2021 Strategic Transactions Group Summer Analyst

Do you thrive on challenge?

Barclays makes markets in nearly all major asset classes, providing sophisticated, timely solutions to our clients. Our team works in a fast-paced, dynamic and exciting environment, quickly processing information and anticipating market trends to help clients make their next move. The Strategic Transactions Group (STG) is a structured finance business within Barclays.  STG has a mandate to execute cross-border, regulatory-driven internal and client-facing transactions involving tax, regulatory, credit and market risk. STG’s objective is to utilize its world-class execution function and deal management capabilities in support of clients and the Barclays Group. The business facilitates and executes transactions with clients (being primarily financial institutions) and Barclays Group entities, in respect of multiple asset classes including fixed income, commodities and foreign exchange as well as across multiple jurisdictions including the Americas and Europe. STG delivers value across the broader group by complementing the firm’s mandate for tax management, capital and return on equity targets. The business has professionals based in New York, London and the Channel Islands. 

Sound like the place for you? Find out when you join us as a Summer Analyst.

The chance to make an impact

As a Summer Analyst, you’ll spend the summer working across all areas of the business encompassing product development, origination, trading and execution.  Specific tasks may be along the lines of any of those described below.

• modeling the economic benefits of proposed transactions including trading strategies
• analyzing and researching all aspects of proposed transactions and trading strategies with regard to commercial, economic, accounting, tax and regulatory considerations
• analyzing international regulatory frameworks, tax law and accounting standards to develop project proposals
• collaborating with internal and external counsel to draft contractual documents and board materials
• socializing transaction proposals to the firm’s internal functions (Treasury, Risk, Tax, Legal, Finance, Accounting, etc.) to gain functional expertise and support
• managing legacy trade responsibilities, including risk and profit or loss management
• preparing pitch books for client presentations
• preparing internal approvals papers detailing proposed transactions

A place where you can thrive

At Barclays, you’ll be surrounded by people who will help you achieve your ambitions. Our collaborative, supportive environment gives you the chance to build solid relationships with senior leaders and peers alike. During the program, you’ll also:

• participate in formal and informal training
• connect with junior and senior mentors
• attend dedicated networking sessions and other program events
• receive detailed performance feedback
• give back to the community through volunteer events.

And if you really impress us, this could be the beginning of an incredible career. We invite top-performing, eligible summer analysts to join us as full-time analysts after graduation.

To be considered for this program, you must:

• Be an undergraduate student with an anticipated graduation date between December 2021 - June 2022.

Ideally, you would also have:

• a GPA of 3.2 or above
• a strong interest in business and finance, though no specific major is required
• resourcefulness, team-orientation, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities.
• Strong problem solving and numeracy skills
• Inherently inquisitive nature
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to clearly articulate complex and inter-connected concepts
• Self-driven and confident with strong relationship management skills

Ready to apply?

Please submit an application through Barclays’ online system. Then, submit your resume and cover letter through your school’s career management application system if required. Please note that you can apply to only one Barclays’ internship program globally.

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

Dynamic working gives everyone at Barclays the opportunity to integrate professional and personal lives, if you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with the hiring manager.

Our Purpose and Values

We deploy finance responsibly to support people and businesses, acting with empathy and integrity, championing innovation and sustainability, for the common good and the long term.

Our values underpin everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.

Respect

We harness the power of diversity and inclusion in our business, trust those we work with, and value everyone's contribution.

For further information about Barclays, please visit our website home.barclays

To learn more about careers at Barclays, visit joinus.barclays