Banking Associate Graduate Program 2027 San Francisco

Barclays • San Francisco, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This program is designed for recent or soon-to-be graduates to gain experience in the investment banking division. Participants will engage in daily activities, learn about various clients and transactions, and focus on specialist areas. The role involves collaboration on live deals, client pitches, and advising corporate clients on structured solutions. Graduates will also support business initiatives through cross-functional collaboration, participate in training to enhance skills, and identify opportunities for new products and services. Additionally, they will manage client relationships, provide customer service, and develop financial models and strategies. The program aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how businesses operate and offer training and mentoring. Graduates are expected to contribute to decision-making, policy development, and operational effectiveness, potentially leading teams or complex assignments. They will also be responsible for risk management and strengthening controls. The program emphasizes Barclays' values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

Requirements

• Pursuing an MBA degree.
• Graduating between December 2026 - June 2027.
• A GPA of 3.2 or above.
• A keen interest in business and finance.
• Curiosity to learn.
• Resourcefulness.
• Teamwork.
• Enthusiasm.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Ability to demonstrate Barclays Values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship).
• Ability to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset (Empower, Challenge, Drive).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience in capital raising.
• Experience in structured solutions.
• Experience in risk management.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration on live deals and client pitches.
• Advising on a broad range of corporate clients and delivering structured solutions.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Participation in training and development programs.
• Identification of opportunities and development of business cases for new products and services.
• Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support.
• Development and implementation of financial models and strategies.
• Understanding business operations and learning from industry experts.
• Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.
• Advising and influencing decision-making.
• Contributing to policy development.
• Taking responsibility for operational effectiveness.
• Leading teams performing complex tasks.
• Setting objectives and coaching employees.
• Appraising performance and determining reward outcomes.
• Leading collaborative assignments and guiding team members.
• Identifying new directions for assignments and/or projects.
• Consulting on complex issues and providing advice to People Leaders.
• Identifying ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures.
• Taking ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls.
• Performing work closely related to other areas, understanding coordination and contribution to organizational objectives.
• Collaborating with other areas of work for business-aligned support.
• Engaging in complex analysis of data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicating complex information, including sensitive or difficult-to-communicate content.
• Influencing or convincing stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Financial analysis and modelling.
• Valuation.
• Industry research.
• Business evaluation and strategic assessment.
• Business and idea generation.
• External and internal stakeholder communication.

Benefits

• Training and support to make your mark on the world.
• Carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections.
• Empowerment to help determine how things are done and where the company goes next.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level