Capital Markets Off Cycle Internship Programme 2027 Paris

Location: Paris, Origami

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To participate in the day-to-day activities of the Capital Markets division providing insights and expertise that help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.

Accountabilities

Execution of small research projects, research to support strategic decision making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings, collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for capital markets, advising a broad range of corporate clients, to deliver holistic, structured solutions.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.

Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.

Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for capital markets.

Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support to clients and customers, under steadily decreasing supervision, responding to questions about products and services, processing of transactions.

Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making in Capital Markets.

Analyst Expectations

To meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through transactional processing and customer service.

Perform routine and specific tasks as assigned, focusing on quality execution.

No people leadership roles at this grade.

Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, identify escalation of policy breaches as required.

Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.

Gain and maintain an understanding of how assigned duties contribute to the activities of the team alongside knowledge of job activities and operational procedures within own role.

Follow detailed and defined rules/ instructions and make simple judgements in straightforward situations typically having to select from defined and documented alternatives.

Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of procedures.

Evaluate and select the correct solution to problems to complete the tasks.

Perform first line customer service related activities, interact with stakeholders on matters of customer service or administrative tasks, sometimes engaging with difficult contacts, networking with other employees where appropriate.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Off-Cycle Internship Overview

Join us on an Off-Cycle Internship for 3-6 months. Immerse yourself in our work and culture and gain invaluable insights into life as a Full-time Analyst with this longer internship.

Why the Capital Markets Off-Cycle intern Programme?

The Capital Markets division is intricately organised into specialised domains encompassing equity and debt origination, loans, structuring, risk management, and syndication. These functions operate within distinct business units such as: Debt Capital Markets (GTC), Risk Solutions Group (GTC), Equity Capital Markets (CM), and Leveraged Finance (CM) and Syndicate (CM). This area of our business presents a dynamic landscape of opportunities and challenges that arrive in diverse forms. Regardless of the specific area of internship, participants gain knowledge from industry experts, deeply engage with the company's culture, and actively contribute to tangible projects.

Throughout your off-cycle internship, you will have the privilege of learning from seasoned professionals, immersing yourself in the organisational culture, and actively participating in substantial projects. Your role may encompass tasks ranging from hands-on involvement in live deals and deal proposals to the preparation of compelling new business presentations, all while gaining insights into the intricacies of executing transactions.

Investment Banking at Barclays

Barclays is one of the world’s top-tier investment banks. We are one of the only non-US, full-service rivals to the biggest US investment banks and being headquartered in Europe gives us a unique advantage. We think and act differently. From Hong Kong to Houston, and Tel Aviv to Tokyo, everyone at Barclays enjoys a real sense of purpose, because they work for a business that fosters innovation, champions sustainability, and deploys finance responsibly for the common good and the long term. We provide comprehensive financial advisory, capital raising, financing and risk management services to corporations, governments and financial institutions worldwide. We take an integrated approach to client coverage, providing access to bankers who have industry and geography specific expertise across all investment banking products.

Who we're looking for

To be considered for this programme, you must be in your penultimate or final year of your degree, in any discipline.

Language requirements: fluent in English and French.

Ideally, you'll have a keen interest in business and finance and a curiosity to learn. We value resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit, all of which might be showcased through your involvement in extracurricular activities.

Barclays Europe

We’ve had a presence in Europe almost as long as there’s been a Barclays. So, we’re building on solid foundations, leveraging our embedded talent, in 10 locations across the region allowing us to draw on a wealth of local and regional insight.

Working in Paris

Our office in Paris provides a full inve