Trading Analyst Summer Internship 2027 - Mexico City

About the role

Barclays is recruiting a summer intern for its Markets Trading business in Mexico City, working at Torre Mayor on Avenida Paseo de la Reforma 505. The 10-week programme runs during the summer of the penultimate year of university and gives hands-on experience supporting trading activities, market analysis and operational processes, with exposure to financial markets, trading products and the end-to-end trade lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor financial markets, economic developments and market events to support trading decisions.
• Assist the Trading Desk with market research, data analysis and day-to-day business activities.
• Support analysis of financial products, valuation methodologies and market scenarios.
• Help prepare market updates, client materials and transaction-related information.
• Contribute to business initiatives and projects that improve processes, reporting or market analysis.
• Support trade lifecycle activities such as trade booking, transaction processing and data validation.
• Assist in reviewing and resolving trade amendments, booking discrepancies and operational exceptions.
• Review broker confirmations and support trade reconciliation.
• Perform end-of-day controls and validation checks according to established procedures.
• Collaborate with Trading, Sales, Operations, Risk and other support functions.

Required profile

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Engineering or a related discipline, with strong academic performance.
• Target graduation date within one year of the end of the internship.
• Interest in business and finance, good work ethic and eagerness to learn.
• Fluent English and Spanish preferred.

Required skills

• Strong analytical, numerical and quantitative skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.