Job description

Join us as a summer intern and discover the world of finance and technology. Dive into our culture, engaging in real projects that offer a comprehensive business overview. Select your desired business area for an in-depth introduction, taking on immediate responsibility guided by a mentor and line manager. Forge connections, explore new horizons, and unlock growth opportunities in this 8-10 week journey. Join us during the summer of your penultimate year of university to build skills, expand knowledge, and embark on an impactful path towards a promising career.

What to expect from the Internal Audit Internship?

We’ll show you what working in Internal Audit really means with practical on-the-job tasks, including contributing to audit testing supported with a dedicated Internal Audit learning plan for your time with us. You’ll have opportunities to network with other Internal Audit Interns globally as well as the departments Graduates and Apprentices. You’ll also get to meet Senior Leaders in the function including Barclays Group Chief Internal Auditor. If you would like to explore the broad picture of the whole of the bank and how Barclays operates then join Internal Audit for an Internship.

What is Internal Audit?

Internal Audit is an independent control function that’s critical to our business right around the world. You'll join a team that provides independent, reliable, insightful, and timely assurance to the whole business about effective governance, risk management and how we can control current and evolving risks.

We’ve built a reputation across financial services for our innovative thinking and approach — Barclays Internal Audit are market leaders in Data Analytics and other specialisms, frequently providing speakers at conferences and events. This is your chance to work with industry experts who will help you build your knowledge and support with your career.

Our structured program will give you the skills you need to be a successful auditor but will also provide a strong foundation in Risk and Controls knowledge that will prove invaluable for any career in Financial Services.

Start your career in the only place which can provide you with a broad picture of the whole of the bank and how Barclays operates at a strategic level.

Who thrives here?

We welcome people from any background providing you are studying for a degree and scheduled to Graduate in time to join a Graduate programme in August 2025. You should have:

• Effective communication skills able to speak to different people easily;
• Be curious and inquisitive, feeling comfortable in asking questions regardless of the audience; and
• Be willing with provide feedback and ideas on what can be improved.

Internal Audit has a unique view of the entire bank – people will thrive here who want to understand the big picture and think strategically.

Working in Wilmington

The Wilmington campus boasts a recently renovated office space featuring a cafe, coffee bar, wellness breakout spaces, and more. The campus is located along the historic Wilmington Riverfront where a glance out our windows reveals a scenic look at the Christina River and a growing riverfront community of luxury apartments, shops, and restaurants. Additionally, the Wilmington train station is a short walk away, making travel from New York and Washington, DC fast and convenient.

It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 50 countries and employing around 83,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.