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Barclays

Compliance intern Review

at Barclays

Internship (1 Month+)

Logistics and Operations

London

Review Submitted: September 2024

Overall Rating

4.1 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
3.8/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Support and Guidance
4.3/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
It varies a lot depending on the team you’re in and the work they have going on at that time.
There is always a lot to get involved in but sometimes you do have to find the work yourself.
I worked on projects and presentations.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, as much as a grad or an avp
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Attention to detail, teamwork, presenting
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
A fair amount but you do also need to take initiative
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Really welcoming, everyone is happy to help you or speak to you about their experiences
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
Did enjoy it a lot and found it gibes a really good insight into the role.
One standout point in barclays compliance is that it encompasses financial crime so if your interests lie in that area you can explore that too
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Barclays
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Barclays
Make sure you know the company values. If you're not certain about which area of the bank you're interested in don't worry because internal mobility is very strong
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