Sales, Trading and Structuring Off Cycle Internship Programme 2027 Zurich

Key facts

What you bring

Applicants must be in their penultimate or final year of their degree, in any discipline. Fluent English and German are desirable. A keen interest in business or finance and a curiosity to learn are valued. Resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit are sought, which may be demonstrated through extracurricular activities.

Your tasks

Execute small research projects and support strategic decision-making. Prepare presentations and reports to communicate research findings. Collaborate with senior management to implement research findings for the global markets division. Work with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives. Participate in training and development programmes. Identify opportunities, develop business cases, and manage the deployment and launch of new products and services. Manage client relationships and provide customer service support. Develop and implement financial models and strategies to support decision-making. Train and mentor junior colleagues. Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard, driving continuous improvement. Lead and supervise teams where applicable, demonstrating leadership behaviours (Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others). Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls. Deliver work in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct. Maintain and continually build understanding of how own sub-function integrates with the broader organisation.

What they offer

Intensive training platform to gain essential skills and knowledge. Structured programme including project-based work. In-depth exposure to projects compared to summer internships, expanding overall knowledge and skills. Opportunity to develop solid understanding of global markets, communication, quantitative, and analytical skills. Chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Access to Barclays Values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship) and Barclays Mindset (Empower, Challenge, Drive).

About the role

Off-Cycle Internship Programme in Sales, Trading and Structuring at Barclays in Zurich. The role involves participating in day-to-day activities of the markets division, providing insights and expertise to support senior colleagues in decision-making, developing new products and services, and identifying market opportunities. Responsibilities include executing small research projects, preparing presentations and reports, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing client relationships. The programme offers intensive training followed by desk assignments to gain in-depth exposure to global markets, enhancing communication, quantitative, and analytical skills. Participants may research industries or products, monitor markets, formulate trade ideas, perform data analyses, and attend client meetings.

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