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Barclays Investment Banking Analyst

at Barclays

British global investment bank with strong M&A, DCM, and sterling bond franchise.

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Year 1 TC

GBP 90k

Acceptance

<2%

Apply By

August

Interview Time

6 weeks

About This Program

Barclays IB Graduate Programme places analysts in M&A, ECM, DCM, or Industry Coverage. Strong in UK/European deals. Transatlantic (London-NY) rotation opportunities.

What You'll Do

Work on M&A, ECM, DCM deals in London or NY
Specialise in industry (TMT, Consumer, Industrials, Natural Resources)
Potential transatlantic secondment
Build financial models and client pitchbooks

Eligibility

Degree: Bachelor's (2:1 preferred), Master's
GPA: 2:1 degree
Preferred Majors: Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Any (strong academics)
Year Level: senior

Visa Sponsorship

H1B Sponsorship

OPT / CPT

Barclays is a top UK Tier 2 sponsor. Strong international hiring.

Compensation Breakdown

Base Salary

GBP 55k-65k

Signing Bonus

GBP 10k

Year 1 Total

GBP 90k

+ year-end bonus (~50-80% of base). London IB total ~£90-100K year 1.

Interview Process (3 rounds)

1
Online application + HireVue
2
Online tests
3
Assessment centre (case study + interviews)

Interview Formats

IB technicalBehaviouralMarket knowledge

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