MBAs
Barclays offers business school graduates inspiring programmes across the Group, designed to help outstanding academics flourish. Barclays MBA programmes give elite candidates a chance to excel, working with and learning from senior leaders across the business, around the globe.
Why join us
Opportunities for MBAs range from two-year programmes in the rapidly growing Global Retail Banking (GRB) Emerging Markets Cluster, to intensive on-the-job training with Barclays Wealth.
A Summer Associate programme is also available in the GRB division, offering MBAs a 10-week role, based at Barclays global headquarters in London.
The GRB Business Unit runs two MBA programmes, both of which give recruits the chance to experience the breadth of Barclays diverse operations around the world. Absa, a South African-based bank in which Barclays owns a majority share, also offers roles for MBAs.
In Barclays Corporate & Investment Banking and Wealth Management (CIBWM) Cluster, 10-week summer internship and graduate programmes are available for MBAs as well as candidates with PHD qualifications in technical subjects such as maths, physics or engineering.
Barclays Capital offers truly global working environments, with teams integrated across the world and a stimulating, challenging and rewarding culture.
Rewards and benefits
Barclays recognises that an impressive rewards scheme is essential to attract and retain the best people.
As well as a highly competitive salary, MBAs are allocated a mentor who is a senior executive at Barclays.
Career progression
A place on one of Barclays MBA programmes is a clear route to a leadership position within the business, following comprehensive training, support and professional experience.
Ways to join
Barclays visits business schools around the world to recruit for its MBA programmes, often hosting on-campus interviews followed by full-day assessment centres.
Find out more about Barclays MBA programmes online.








