Graduate Programme Overview
If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge and connections to shape your career.
Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. To put it simply, we’ll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next.
Our graduates are a vital part of our success and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you’re curious, creative and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.
Why the Equity Research Graduate Programme?
Barclays award-winning Equity Research team provides expert knowledge to enable both internal and external clients to make informed investment decisions.
Covering over 2,500 companies globally, our Equity Research team offers actionable insights and innovative products everyday. Want in? Join us as an analyst.
At the start of your analyst experience, you’ll spend seven weeks in intensive training covering product and business knowledge as well as essential skills you’ll need for a successful start.
After training, you’ll join a sector group within our team. Under the direction of a Senior Analyst, you’ll contribute ideas and insights to investment theses and reports.
As you develop your skill set, you’ll have the opportunity to present those ideas to clients as well as colleagues in Sales and Trading. You may also:
- Analyse industry macro trends and company financials
- Gather synthesise and interpret data from publications and other sources
- Write both company specific analysis and general thematic pieces
- Build and maintain financial models and industry databases
- Develop and deliver marketing materials for clients
1-2 year targeted, fast-track programme focused on developing specialist technical expertise.
Research at Barclays
Research is an ideas factory. We dig deep into the underlying factors that affect the world’s financial markets and provide insights that empower our clients to take key strategic and investment decisions.
Research is a centre of subject-matter expertise on the companies, markets and securities that we cover, delivering real time intelligence and long-term vision. It’s vital to the performance of our global investment bank.
Who we're looking for
To be considered for this programme, you must be motivated and curious with a degree or expected degree in any area.
Ideally, you'll have a passion for financial modelling, analysis, numerical prowess and a keen interest in recognising current trends, while envisioning tomorrow's emerging trends.
Working in London
If you love the buzz of city life, our global HQ is the place to be. Our London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district.
Here, you won’t just be perfectly placed to explore the nation’s capital; you’ll be in a place where you can explore all the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant.
It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.