2027 Internal Audit Analyst Summer Internship Programme Knutsford

About the role

Ten-week Barclays Internal Audit summer internship in Knutsford for penultimate-year students graduating in 2028. You will support audit planning, fieldwork, control testing, issue writing and risk assessment while gaining insight into governance, risk management and controls across a global bank. Applicants from all academic backgrounds are encouraged.

Role

• Support audits aligned with Barclays’ standards and objectives by providing accurate information and recommendations.
• Work within an independent control function assessing governance, risk management and controls across business areas.
• Gain experience with Internal Audit specialists using data analytics and technology to enhance assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Help plan audits by documenting scope, process understanding, risks, controls and testing strategies.
• Complete fieldwork by testing key controls and assessing their design and effectiveness.
• Discuss audit issues with colleagues and agree their factual accuracy.
• Write audit issues and record management action plans.
• Monitor risks, issues and changes across relevant business units.
• Challenge auditees appropriately and contribute to risk assessment activities while following policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Be in your penultimate year of university and graduating in 2028.
• Applicants from all academic backgrounds are welcome; a STEM degree is not essential.
• Demonstrate analytical ability, willingness to learn and readiness to take on new challenges.
• Manage time effectively, build strong relationships and work well within a team.
• Meet UK work authorisation requirements, including skilled-worker visa eligibility or independent full-time work rights.

Programme Details

• The internship lasts 10 weeks and involves real projects with meaningful responsibilities.
• Successful interns may receive a graduate-programme return offer at the same location.
• The role is based at Barclays’ Knutsford campus in England.
• Barclays states applications may close before the advertised deadline because of application volumes.