Ben Mitchell

Barclays Climate Ventures | Principal Investments

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Investment Analyst as part of Barclays Climate Ventures team, with an interest in Sustainable Finance for a successful transition to a net-zero economy. Graduated from Durham University in Physics (BSc - First Class Hons) and Scientific Computing and Data Analysis (MSc - Distinction).

Experience

  • Barclays (Hybrid)
    • Investment Analyst
      May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

      Origination - Barclays Climate Ventures

    • Assistant Vice President - Business Partner
      Dec 2024 - Jun 2025 · 7 mos

      Barclays UK, supporting Board & CFO

    • Finance and Treasury Analyst
      Aug 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Rotation 3: Strategic Finance - Group Recovery and Resolution - Valuations Perform Valuations of business lines across all legal entities using Net Asset Value, Discounted Cash Flow, and Insolvency models under extreme stress scenarios, to inform the Group Recovery and Resolution Planning work-streams. Rotation 2: Private Bank - Finance Business Partner (International Banking) Supported the International Banking business heads with financial insights to assist in business management, review and commercial strategy. Rotation 1: Treasury - Capital and Leverage Management Focused on the reporting and forecasting of key drivers that shape Group capital strategy, preparing materials for Group Treasurer & Finance Director.

  • Summer Financial Analyst at Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank
    Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 · 3 mos

    Worked within the Counterparty Risk Trading (CRT) team as part of the wider Cross Markets business area, aiding in the pricing and management of the banks derivative trade population. Applied and developed technical skills practiced on my Masters degree by completing a project which reviewed the banks large range of derivative positions and their pricing using Alteryx software. Also undertook a team research project on bringing a positive mindset to life for all colleagues across the bank; utilising networking, collaboration and interpersonal skills.

  • Summer Financial Analyst at Barclays
    Jun 2020 - Aug 2020 · 3 mos

    Worked within the Business Management team, supporting various sectors of the bank on how to function most effectively in areas such as; cost and budgeting, and the application of technology. Received the highest praise of “outstanding” on my end of internship review and further developed analytical, networking, and adaptability skills.

  • Summer Camp Counselor at Sandy Hill Camp and Retreat Center
    Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 · 3 mos

    Spent 11 weeks training and working at a top ranked summer camp in Maryland, USA; looking after a group of 12 campers of age 12-15 around the clock for 1-2 weeks at a time and leading various sports sessions for large groups of children. Developed strong communication, leadership, and listening skills and received a number of excellent reviews from both the directors and the campers.

  • Retail Sales Assistant at Mondelēz International
    Jun 2018 - Sep 2018 · 4 mos

    Spent ten weeks during the summer holidays working in The World’s Biggest Cadbury Shop at the Cadbury World visitor attraction. Organised shop displays, served customers, upsold products and handled cash, in a high pressure environment.