Banking Associate Summer Internship Program 2027 San Francisco

Barclays • San Francisco, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This summer internship program offers participants the opportunity to engage in the day-to-day activities of the investment banking division. Interns will gain broad exposure to various clients, transactions, and specialist areas within investment banking. The program is designed for individuals pursuing an MBA degree, graduating between December 2027 and June 2028, who have a keen interest in business and finance, a GPA of 3.2 or above, and possess qualities such as resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit. The internship is an 8-10 week journey focused on building skills, expanding knowledge, and providing an impactful path towards a promising career in finance and technology. Interns will work on live deals and deal proposals within industry, product, or geographic groups, contributing to financial analysis, modeling, valuation, industry research, client due diligence, and the development of written materials.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in finance and technology.
• Experience working on live deals and deal proposals.
• Experience in financial analysis and modeling.
• Experience in valuation.
• Experience in industry research.
• Experience in client due diligence.
• Experience developing written materials, including offering memoranda and new business presentations.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration on live deals and client pitches.
• Support the team in advising a broad range of corporate clients.
• Deliver holistic, structured solutions to meet client goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Participate in training and development programs.
• Identify opportunities, develop business cases, and manage the deployment of new products and services for investment banking.
• Manage client relationships and provide customer service support.
• Respond to client questions about products and services and process transactions.
• Develop and implement financial models and strategies to support decision-making.
• Understand business operations and learn from industry experts.
• Train and mentor junior colleagues.
• Consult on complex issues and advise People Leaders on escalated issues.
• 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 to achieve organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with other business-aligned support areas to stay informed about business activity and strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple internal and external sources to solve problems creatively.
• Communicate complex information effectively, including sensitive or difficult-to-communicate content.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

Benefits

• Mentorship from a mentor and line manager.
• Exposure to a comprehensive business overview.
• Opportunity to forge connections.
• Exploration of new horizons.
• Growth opportunities.
• Competitive base salary of $175,000.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern