Sales, Trading and Structuring Graduate Programme 2025 London at Barclays (Visa Sponsorship)

Barclays is offering an exciting opportunity for ambitious graduates to join its Sales, Trading & Structuring Graduate Programme 2025 in London. This programme is designed for motivated individuals with a degree (or expected degree) in any discipline, a keen interest in business and finance, and a strong work ethic. Participants will gain hands-on experience in financial markets, trading strategies, and structuring complex financial solutions, while developing a technical skill set essential for a successful career in investment banking. With visa sponsorship available, this programme provides a unique pathway for international talent to thrive in a dynamic, global financial environment.

Graduate Programmes at Barclays deliver immersive experiences, transformative development and incredible support – giving each graduate the best possible start to their career. You’ll learn continually. From bespoke training to courses on our e-learning platform, you’ll become more capable and better-equipped every day. Whichever programme you choose, you’ll do meaningful work, discover resources to help you build a long-term career and develop your skillset with the guidance of a hand-picked line manager and a dedicated talent coach.

Why the Sales, Trading and Structuring Graduate Programme? Barclays makes markets in nearly all major asset classes, providing sophisticated, timely solutions to our clients. Our Sales & Trading team works in a fast-paced, dynamic and exciting environment, quickly processing information and anticipating market trends to help clients make their next move. Over your time as an analyst, you’ll develop a solid understanding of the global markets while building your communication, quantitative and analytical skills.

As a Sales analyst, you may:

• Analyse and develop solutions to clients’ needs
• Monitor markets and formulate trade ideas
• Attend client meetings or calls with traders, salespeople and research colleagues

As a Trading analyst, you may:

• Monitor markets and generate trade ideas
• Participate in pricing products
• Assist with managing risk of the team’s trading books

To be considered for this programme, you must be motivated and curious with a degree or expected degree in any area. Ideally, you will have an interest in business and finance, a good work ethic and be keen to learn and develop a technical skill set. This role is regulated by the FCA. Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

If you love the buzz of city life, our global HQ is the place to be. Our London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. Here, you won’t just be perfectly placed to explore the nation’s capital; you’ll be in a place where you can explore all the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant.

Purpose of the role includes participation in the day-to-day activities of the markets division providing insights and expertise that help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities. Responsibilities include:

• Execution of small research projects
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives
• Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support
• Training and mentoring of junior colleagues

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive.

At Barclays, you’ll support our customers and clients, and we’ll support you with rewards that will genuinely make a difference, including paid holiday and vacation, competitive pay, private medical care, disability assurance, life assurance, and voluntary benefits.