Anyone works for Barcap Europe?

I have an AC for Barcap IBD London next week, and I'm trying to do my research as thoroughly as possible. However, I do not actually know anyone in Barcap except for a friend of mine who's already been offered an SA position. So, if there is anyone that actually works there or has worked there, I would really appreciate any comments on the culture and the likes at the office. I know about Diamond's "no jerk" policy and that Barcap supposedly has a somewhat friendlier atmosphere than American peers. Can anyone confirm this? If you don’t want to discuss this here, please do send me a PM. Any help would be much appreciated.

2 Comments
 
Best Response

I don't think anyone on here will actually own up to working at bank x or y. There is too much risk (I know, sad) of their comments getting to HR.

But I know some people at BarCap in London (DCM), and the culture there is very British, i.e. professional. They'll treat you cordially but will still work you like a horse. I actually know guys who've done internships at the likes of GS and JPM and then chose to go to BarCap because they feel they'll be treated better there. So I guess that speaks great volume about the culture.

__________ Just my 2c.
 

Qui aut aut ea facilis consequuntur. Repellendus voluptas delectus facilis quibusdam libero. Voluptate atque reprehenderit dolores tempora sed laboriosam.

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (47) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (25) $178
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (83) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (74) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
5
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
8
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
Mimbs's picture
Mimbs
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”