Trading Analyst Summer Internship Program 2027 Mexico City

Job Description

Purpose of the role

The Summer Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the Markets Trading business, supporting trading activities, market analysis, and operational processes. The role offers exposure to financial markets, trading products, and the end-to-end trade lifecycle, while working closely with traders and key support functions.

Accountabilities

• Monitor financial markets, economic developments, and relevant market events to support trading activities and decision making.
• Assist the Trading Desk with market research, data analysis, and day-to-day business activities.
• Support the analysis of financial products, valuation methodologies, and market scenarios.
• Assist in the preparation of market updates, client materials, and transaction-related information.
• Contribute to business initiatives and project work aimed at improving processes, reporting, or market analysis capabilities.
• Support trade lifecycle activities, including trade booking, transaction processing, and data validation.
• Assist in the review and resolution of trade amendments, booking discrepancies, and operational exceptions.
• Review broker confirmations and support trade reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform end-of-day controls and validation checks in accordance with established procedures.
• Collaborate with Trading, Sales, Operations, Risk, and other support functions to gain exposure to the broader Markets business.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in financial markets and trading activities.
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong numerical and quantitative skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Education

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong academic performance.
• Fluent English and Spanish preferred.

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.

Summer Internship Program Overview

Join us as a summer intern dive into our culture, engaging in real projects that offer a comprehensive business overview.

Forge connections, explore new horizons, and unlock growth opportunities in this 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.

Why the Trading Summer Intern Program?

Barclays makes markets in nearly all major asset classes, providing sophisticated, timely solutions to our clients. Our Trading team work in a fast-paced, dynamic and exciting environment, quickly processing information and anticipating market trends to help clients make their next move. Sound like the place for you? Find out when you join us as a summer analyst.

As a summer analyst, you’ll spend the summer learning about the market as well as Barclays’ global businesses, products and services.

Markets at Barclays

Markets is the financial barometer of world events at Barclays. So, every day is different and it’s a challenging, fascinating place to build a career. We help institutional investors to identify market opportunities, manage risk and generate returns for their portfolios.

Our teams provide market insights, execution services and tailored risk management and financing solutions to our clients; we help them protect their capital and make the most of their assets. And, as one of the largest investment banks in the world, we offer a full range of products and services across every type of investment market.

Who we're looking for

To be considered for this program, you must be pursuing an undergraduate degree and have a target graduation date within one year of the conclusion of this internship.

You'll have an interest in business and finance, a good work ethic and be keen to learn and develop a technical skill set.

Working in Mexico

You will be working at Torre Mayor in Mexico City, located in Avenida Paseo de la Reforma 505.

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