Barclays
Credit Research Analyst Graduate Program 2026 New York
Barclays, New York, New York, United States, 10001
Credit Research Graduate Program
To participate in the day-to-day activities of the research division providing insights and expertise to help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities. Execution of research projects, conducting financial, statistical and industry analysis on companies and the industry to support the team's investment thesis communicate research findings, collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for the research division. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives. Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge. Research of sector trends that may impact company/sector recommendations for the research division. Management of writing daily, weekly, or monthly short notes or lengthy reports on economies, markets and/or industries. Management of assembling historical financial models using public filings, company conference calls, and press releases in support decision making in the research division. Training and mentoring of junior colleagues. Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. Partner with other functions and business areas. Takes responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities. Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ 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, regulation and codes of conduct. Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations 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 will be guided by precedents. Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / 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. Barclays' award-winning Credit Research team empowers internal and external clients to make well-informed investment choices by providing expert insights. Covering Investment Grade, High Yield, Emerging Markets, Municipals, and Credit Strategy, this team offers actionable insights and innovative products daily. You can test your potential as a summer analyst here. Credit Research analysts focus on specific sectors, conducting company and industry analysis. They collaborate with both internal departments (trading, sales, investment banking) and external clients (money managers, pension funds, hedge funds) regularly to enhance credit market evaluation. This dynamic role involves close collaboration with Sales & Trading, offering a fast-paced, engaging experience. As a graduate analyst, you'll be guided by a senior analyst, employ critical thinking to provide insights for investment theses and reports. Responsibilities include analyzing macro industry trends, maintaining financial models, gathering and interpreting data, crafting client-centric marketing materials, and possibly participating in client interactions. Moreover, you'll collaborate with our Quantitative Portfolio Strategies and Data Science teams, gaining insights into advanced financial analysis and staying abreast of the field's latest developments. 1-2 year targeted, fast-track program focused on developing specialist technical expertise Research is an ideas factory. We dig deep into the underlying factors that affect the world's financial markets and provide insights that empower our clients to take key strategic and investment decisions. Research is a centre of subject-matter expertise on the companies, markets and securities that we cover, delivering real-time intelligence and long-term vision. It's vital to the performance of our global investment bank. To be considered for this program, you must be motivated and curious and be in your final year of study at an undergraduate degree program. Ideally, you'll have a GPA of 3.2 or above. You'll have an interest in business and finance, a good work ethic and be keen to learn and develop a technical skill set. Candidates will have advanced knowledge of accounting, bond math, corporate financial valuation methods, financial modelling and the market and basic knowledge of Bloomberg. You'll have intermediate knowledge of derivative valuation methods and basic knowledge of statistical methods. A knowledge of fixed income securities is preferred but not essential. You'll have the ability to prioritize numerous tasks independently, demonstrated through work experience. You will be working at our Americas Headquarters at 745 Seventh Avenue. This 37-story office tower is located in Times Square in the heart of Manhattan and features a cafeteria, fitness center and state-of-the-art LED signage on the facade of the building. Salary / Rate Minimum: 110,000.00 Salary / Rate Maximum: 110,000.00. The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any another type of compensation or benefits that may be available.
To participate in the day-to-day activities of the research division providing insights and expertise to help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities. Execution of research projects, conducting financial, statistical and industry analysis on companies and the industry to support the team's investment thesis communicate research findings, collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for the research division. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives. Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge. Research of sector trends that may impact company/sector recommendations for the research division. Management of writing daily, weekly, or monthly short notes or lengthy reports on economies, markets and/or industries. Management of assembling historical financial models using public filings, company conference calls, and press releases in support decision making in the research division. Training and mentoring of junior colleagues. Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. Partner with other functions and business areas. Takes responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities. Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ 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, regulation and codes of conduct. Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations 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 will be guided by precedents. Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / 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. Barclays' award-winning Credit Research team empowers internal and external clients to make well-informed investment choices by providing expert insights. Covering Investment Grade, High Yield, Emerging Markets, Municipals, and Credit Strategy, this team offers actionable insights and innovative products daily. You can test your potential as a summer analyst here. Credit Research analysts focus on specific sectors, conducting company and industry analysis. They collaborate with both internal departments (trading, sales, investment banking) and external clients (money managers, pension funds, hedge funds) regularly to enhance credit market evaluation. This dynamic role involves close collaboration with Sales & Trading, offering a fast-paced, engaging experience. As a graduate analyst, you'll be guided by a senior analyst, employ critical thinking to provide insights for investment theses and reports. Responsibilities include analyzing macro industry trends, maintaining financial models, gathering and interpreting data, crafting client-centric marketing materials, and possibly participating in client interactions. Moreover, you'll collaborate with our Quantitative Portfolio Strategies and Data Science teams, gaining insights into advanced financial analysis and staying abreast of the field's latest developments. 1-2 year targeted, fast-track program focused on developing specialist technical expertise Research is an ideas factory. We dig deep into the underlying factors that affect the world's financial markets and provide insights that empower our clients to take key strategic and investment decisions. Research is a centre of subject-matter expertise on the companies, markets and securities that we cover, delivering real-time intelligence and long-term vision. It's vital to the performance of our global investment bank. To be considered for this program, you must be motivated and curious and be in your final year of study at an undergraduate degree program. Ideally, you'll have a GPA of 3.2 or above. You'll have an interest in business and finance, a good work ethic and be keen to learn and develop a technical skill set. Candidates will have advanced knowledge of accounting, bond math, corporate financial valuation methods, financial modelling and the market and basic knowledge of Bloomberg. You'll have intermediate knowledge of derivative valuation methods and basic knowledge of statistical methods. A knowledge of fixed income securities is preferred but not essential. You'll have the ability to prioritize numerous tasks independently, demonstrated through work experience. You will be working at our Americas Headquarters at 745 Seventh Avenue. This 37-story office tower is located in Times Square in the heart of Manhattan and features a cafeteria, fitness center and state-of-the-art LED signage on the facade of the building. Salary / Rate Minimum: 110,000.00 Salary / Rate Maximum: 110,000.00. The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any another type of compensation or benefits that may be available.