Operations Analyst Summer Internship Programme - Knutsford

About the role

Barclays is offering a 10-week summer internship in its Operations team in Knutsford, for students in their penultimate year of university who will be graduating in 2028. The internship supports the day-to-day operations of the operations business division, giving insights and expertise that help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services and spot new market opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Perform KYC tasks following Client Due Diligence and AML policies
• Monitor real-time transaction flow, trade updates and exception queues so trades are represented accurately across systems
• Help resolve incidents, problems and changes to improve services across the bank
• Support continuous improvement of operational processes and the development of best practices
• Support cleared derivatives, including daily reconciliation of related fees
• Carry out complex customer and product-related processing activities
• Take part in training and development programmes

Required profile

• Student in the penultimate year of university, graduating in 2028
• Customer-first mindset and curiosity about what's next
• Quick to adapt, eager to explore new technologies and able to turn complex data into clear stories
• Visa sponsorship: Barclays accepts applications from candidates who need a UK work visa and provides a skilled worker visa if eligible; others must have their own right to work in the UK from June 2027 to August 2027

The internship is based at the Knutsford campus. Applications close on 27 November 2026, earlier if needed.