Job description

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The Discovery Programme is an amazing opportunity for students, who are 2 years out from graduation, to be assessed for, and to apply to join, our Summer Internships in 2027 before anyone else.

It’s the chance to learn about a career at Barclays, the chance to find out a lot about the business world and to discover a bit about yourself. And, as you’ll gain a good understanding of the full selection of roles and opportunities we offer, it’s a perfect stepping stone to one of our 10-week internships.

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UK Corporate Banking

Barclays UK Corporate Banking is a great place to begin and build a long, varied, and successful career. You’ll be exposed to an unrivalled depth and breadth of experience.

The UK Corporate and Barclaycard Payments Coverage team connects UK businesses turning over £6.5m pa up to FTSE 350 with comprehensive banking solutions, offering tailored services in payments, lending, trade, risk, and industry-specific needs. Our dedicated sector and regional specialists provide deep business insights, ensuring clients receive relevant advice and create seamless end-to-end experiences. Additionally, the Barclaycard Payments Coverage team specialises in efficient, reliable, and secure payment methods for online, in-person, or phone transactions, providing detailed reporting and analytics to help clients understand trends and improve processes.

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What you can expect

• Programme Dates: April 14th – 15th 2026
• In-person programme.
• Join seminars and workshops, where you’ll learn about financial services, your chosen business area, the recruitment process and Barclays as an employer.
• Participate in specific breakout sessions for your business area, where you'll gain insights of what you can expect from the Summer Internship in 2027.
• Build your understanding of the assessment process and next steps.
• Connect with people from across our business, including current graduates who have already made the journey that you are starting out on.
• Attend dedicated networking sessions with senior leaders and graduates aligned to your chosen business area.
• On the 2nd day of the programme, you can be assessed for the 2027 summer internship by taking part in a series of assessments.

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What we look for

• You are 2 years out from graduation.
• You can be studying any degree discipline.
• You are curious to understand how a global bank adapts in a constantly evolving environment.

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We are recruiting on a rolling basis, so we recommend that students apply early.

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Barclays does not provide sponsorship to attend the 2-day insight programme, and Barclays will also require applicants for this position to have legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the 2027 Summer Internship Programme.

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