Banking Associate Summer Internship Program 2026 Chicago

Barclays • Chicago, IL

107d • $175,000 - $175,000

About The Position

To participate in the day-to-day activities of the investment banking division. Gain broad exposure to different type of clients, transactions and focus on specialist areas. As a Banking intern, you will be working with various Investment Banking teams. Here, you’ll come up with the answers to our clients’ most strategic questions. Advising a broad range of corporate clients, you’ll deliver holistic, structured solutions that help our clients deliver on their goals; whether that’s through mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, structured solutions or risk management. As a Summer Associate, you’ll spend the summer learning the art and science behind executing a transaction. As a member of one of our industry, product or geographic groups, you’ll work on live deals and deal proposals.

Requirements

• Pursuing an MBA degree, graduating between December 2026 - June 2027.
• A GPA of 3.2 or above.
• Keen interest in business and finance.
• Curiosity to learn.
• Resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration on live deals and client pitches.
• Support the team with advising on a broad range of corporate clients.
• Deliver holistic, structured solutions to deliver on client goals.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Identification of opportunities and development of business cases.
• Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support.
• Development and implementation of financial models and strategies.
• Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources.

Benefits

• Comprehensive business overview through real projects.
• Immediate responsibility guided by a mentor and line manager.
• Opportunity to forge connections and explore new horizons.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Master's degree