Incoming Barclays FT 2020
Hi All,
While the near-term focus has been primarily summer analyst programs, I wanted to pull a thread together for all incoming FT Barclays analysts and associates (all offices). The original start-date for Barclays Americas was training in NYC starting July 22. Needless to say, that is unlikely to proceed as originally planned!
Like many of you, I haven't have received any official communication since "we're in this together" on 20-Mar-2020. I was hoping we could use this thread to share any updates (official or unofficial), discuss group placements, and connect.
Hope you're staying safe and well during these uncertain times!
it is pretty insensitive of them to not give us any update whatsoever
I touched base with HR, and there are currently no changes to incoming grads (FT hires) yet. They are trying to figure out how to modify the summer internship program first which may be a delayed start. They're aiming to send out communication in next 1-2 weeks. Thanks for everyone's patience.
Email went out today to incoming London FT about starting background checks.
No changes to start date as of yet, guessing that training will be online though.
Going FT into IB barclays in NY here - latest thing I've heard from current employees is that we will not be going into the office in-person until at least september or october
Any word on timelines for starting training, or hitting the desk (even if its WFH)? I am not expecting any banks or businesses to be in downtown office towers before Sept/Oct - not just a Barclays thing.
In London they plan for us to hit the desks on Sept 14, although this was decided before Barclays communicated to employees about WFH until end of Sept. Also, I received my Hireright invite last night for anyone who hasn't received it yet (London start date is same as NYC).