Internal Audit Analyst Graduate Program

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To support the development of audits aligned to the bank's standards and objectives by working collaboratively with colleagues, providing accurate information and recommendations, and complying with policies and procedures.

Accountabilities

• Participation in the planning of audits, including documenting the scope, process understanding, risk and control identification and testing strategies.
• Completion of audit fieldwork by testing key controls and drawing conclusions about their design and effectiveness.
• Discussion and agreement relating to the factual accuracy of audit issues with the audit team.
• Writing of high quality issues and recording management's action plans.
• Keeping up to date with risks, issues, and changes across relevant business units.
• Challenging others, including auditees, where appropriate to make sure the right conclusion is reached.
• Execution of all work in full compliance with regulatory requirements and Barclays' policies and procedures. Recommend additional accountability: contributing to risk assessment activity.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard, consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in the assigned area of expertise.
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
• Lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Take responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies or procedures appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies or 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, regulations and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisation's 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 guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex or 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.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate, join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. Put simply, we'll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success, and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you're curious, creative, and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.

Why the Internal Audit Graduate program?

Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) plays a key role in our business worldwide. By checking and making sure our governance, controls, and risk management processes are working properly, we help protect Barclays from all sorts of risks – both the ones we face now and those that might arise in the future.

We're an independent control function that provides objective, reliable, and insightful assurance to the Board and Executive Management. Known as the 'third line of defence', we work closely with the business to help improve risk management. We do this by regularly reviewing and assessing all business areas of the bank, checking how processes are carried out to minimise risk. We then report our findings, and keep an eye on progress to make sure issues get resolved quickly and effectively.

Barclays Internal Audit is a leader in Data Analytics and other specialisms, often sharing our expertise at conferences and events. We've built a strong reputation in the financial services industry for our innovative approach and fresh thinking. This is your chance to work in an area which positively impacts the whole of the bank, gaining insight into how different business areas work, supported by experts in building your knowledge and developing your career.

To be considered for this program, you must be an undergraduate student with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 - June 2027 and a GPA of 3.2 or above.

Ideally, you'll also be naturally analytical, eager to learn, and ready to take on new challenges. You know how to manage your time, build strong relationships, and thrive in a team.

We welcome applicants from all academic backgrounds. While a STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) can be a great fit for the analytical nature of Internal Audit, it's not essential. We value diverse perspectives and encourage students from any field of study to apply.

To be eligible, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Barclays will not sponsor applicants for work visas or offer any employment-based immigration sponsorship for any internship, post-graduation program or permanent employment, including assistance with or execution of any documentation in support of optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

Working in New York

Join us at our Americas Headquarters, located at 745 Seventh Avenue, right in the heart of Times Square. This iconic 37-story tower offers more than just a prime Manhattan address. Inside, you'll find a vibrant workplace with a modern cafeteria, a fully equipped fitness center, and cutting-edge LED signage lighting up the skyline. It's a dynamic space designed to energize your day and inspire your best work.