Great culture, but not quite a top-tier bank yet - Investment Banking Summer Analyst Barclays Employee Review

4.0
Dec 11, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Barcap is a great place to work. While I was there, I met a lot of senior people who became very invested in my professional development and reached out to me throughout my time at the firm, even though I was only a summer analyst. Also, some of the groups are top on the street in their industry, including Natural Resources, Power, Communications & Media, and Retail.

Cons

Depending on which group you're in, you may get limited deal experience compared to some of the better banks, including MS/GS.

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5.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Good work-life balance and learning

Cons

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