2027 Risk Analyst Summer Internship Program Wilmington

Barclays•Wilmington, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spend 10 weeks diving into real projects, gaining hands-on experience, and shaping your future. You’ll receive full support, take on meaningful responsibilities, and build lasting connections—all while discovering what makes our culture unique. If you're in your penultimate year and ready to grow, learn, and make an impact, this is your opportunity to belong and thrive. Barclays is a global force in banking, and Risk at Barclays is involved in every single transaction, every product, every service and every decision Barclays makes across the full suite of transatlantic banking operations. With 3,000 people working in Risk worldwide, the sheer scale of our operation gives us unrivalled exposure, insight and breadth of experience. We’re always adapting to meet the evolving needs of our customers, clients, and the business itself, staying ahead of changes in both the financial and tech worlds. Lead the way in addressing big issues, including the potential implications of an economic downturn, and advising Barclays' business leaders to help them make well-informed, balanced decisions. That makes Risk an exciting, complex and constantly evolving place to build a varied and rewarding career. Working in Risk, you’ll develop a solid understanding of Barclays’ products and services, as well as the different risks involved – from credit and market risks to operational, climate, and treasury risks. So you’ll gain knowledge of different business areas and their importance to the bank, and develop the skills to manage risk in a way that supports Barclays’ strategy. Risk at Barclays is a dynamic, exciting function with great capability and credibility. Far from being a function that’s only called on in times of need, Risk has a seat at the table where strategy is formed, innovations are born, and world-class solutions are created. It’s a fantastic opportunity for everyone, at every level, to make a real impact as we drive growth and protect the future of Barclays.

Requirements

Graduating between December 2027 and June 2028
GPA of 3.2 or above
Completed coursework in, or have experience with, Python, R, SQL, SAS, Power BI, Databricks, or another data programming language.
Resourceful, team-oriented, and full of energy.
Shown entrepreneurial spirit through extracurriculars, side projects, or leadership roles.
Sees opportunity where others see routine.

Nice To Haves

Studies within Risk Management or a related field.

Responsibilities

Execution of small research projects to support risk identification and strategic decision making.
Prepare presentations and reports to communicate the findings to senior management.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
Identification and management of risks including reviewing and challenging business propositions.
Management of business and client relationships under steadily decreasing supervision.
Support of risk management and decision making by using financial models and strategies.
To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to.
Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.