Banking Associate Summer Internship Program 2027 Chicago

Barclays•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This summer internship program is designed for individuals pursuing an MBA degree to gain exposure to the investment banking division. Interns will participate in day-to-day activities, collaborate on live deals and client pitches, and support the team in advising corporate clients. The program offers a comprehensive business overview through real projects, immediate responsibility guided by a mentor, and opportunities to forge connections and explore growth. It is an 8-10 week journey for students in their penultimate year of university, focusing on building skills and knowledge in finance and technology.

Requirements

Pursuing an MBA degree.
Graduating between December 2027 - June 2028.
A GPA of 3.2 or above.
Keen interest in business and finance.
Curiosity to learn.
Resourcefulness.
Teamwork.
Enthusiasm.
Entrepreneurial spirit (may be showcased through extracurricular activities).

Responsibilities

Collaboration on live deals and client pitches.
Support the team in advising on a broad range of corporate clients, delivering holistic, structured solutions.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
Participation in training and development programs.
Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, and management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for investment banking.
Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support.
Development and implementation of financial models and strategies.
Understand how businesses work and learn from experts in the industry.
Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.
Consult on complex issues and provide advice to People Leaders.
Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures.
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls.
Perform work that requires understanding of how different areas coordinate and contribute to organizational objectives.
Collaborate with other areas for business-aligned support.
Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively and effectively.
Communicate complex information, including sensitive or difficult-to-communicate content.
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
Demonstrate Barclays Values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship) and Barclays Mindset (Empower, Challenge, Drive).