Compliance Analyst Higher Apprenticeship Programme Glasgow

This apprenticeship will provide you with experience in risk management skills, knowledge, and capabilities to deliver a broad range of compliance services to businesses and functions within Barclays.

Accountabilities

• Guide the business' adherence to the Compliance risk management framework.
• Provide advisory services to colleagues about regulation related to specific products and services.
• Utilise data and analytics to proactively monitor and influence the business Compliance risk landscape.
• Develop Compliance risk insight and understanding, including Laws, Rules and Regulations, Financial Crime and Conduct.
• Deliver training to business stakeholders.

Analyst Expectations

• Meet stakeholder/customer needs through operational excellence and customer service.
• Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard.
• Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of team members.
• Identify and escalate policy breaches as required.
• Take responsibility for customer service and operational execution tasks.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to your work.
• Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
• Gain and maintain an understanding of your own role, how the team integrates to achieve overall objectives, and the work of other teams within the function.
• Work within well-defined procedures that may involve a variety of work routines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of procedures.
• Evaluate and select appropriate alternatives from defined options.
• Make judgements based on the analysis of factual information.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and customers to identify and address their needs, supporting a smooth operating process and handling sensitive issues as required.

Getting Qualified

This is a full-time, permanent job with a competitive salary from day one, whilst you gain a professional qualification. You will be working towards a Compliance and Risk Officer Apprenticeship.

Eligibility

• Qualifications: SQA Highers at BBBB or equivalent.
• Commitment: You must be ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently.
• Government Funding Requirements: You must meet the Government's apprentice funding requirements, including a 3-year residence requirement (subject to exceptions) and have the legal right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. You must be residing in Scotland from 1 August 2027.
• Prior Learning: You must not have undertaken previous study, education, training, qualifications, or apprenticeship that renders you ineligible for Government apprentice funding.

Working in Glasgow

Our state-of-the-art campus in Glasgow is designed with collaboration and the future of work in mind, featuring creative spaces and technology.

Application Process

1. Application review.
2. Online assessments.
3. Eligibility survey.
4. In-person assessment day (group activity and interview) from October 2026.
5. Outcome notification.

Key Dates

• Closing Date: 31 October 2026. Applications may close early due to volume, so early submission is recommended.
• Assessment Day: From October 2026.
• Apprenticeship Period: August 2027 to August 2031.