Key Takeaways
- Earn £25,200 per year while working towards a Data Scientist Degree Apprenticeship.
- Gain a professional qualification without student loans and accumulate years of work experience.
- Requires 3 A-levels at grades BBC and GCSE Maths and English at Grade C (4) or equivalent.
- Applications close on 27 November 2026.
- Based in Knutsford.
About the Role
This role supports the day-to-day operations of the operations business division, providing insights and expertise to help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.
Accountabilities
- Perform KYC tasks following standard procedures related to Client Due Diligence and AML policies.
- Monitor real-time transaction flow, trade updates, and exception queues to ensure timely and accurate trade representation across systems.
- Address incident, problem, and change management issues to improve services across the bank.
- Support the continuous improvement of operational processes and the development of best practices, suggesting ways to improve systems and processes.
- Support cleared derivatives, performing daily reconciliation of related fees and undertaking a range of complex customer and product-related processing activities.
- Participate in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
Analyst Expectations
- Meet stakeholder/customer needs through operational excellence and customer service.
- Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard.
- No people leadership roles at this grade.
- Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting the work of team members.
- Identify and escalate policy breaches as required.
- Take responsibility for customer service and operational execution tasks.
- Own the management of risk and strengthening of controls in relation to your work.
- Deliver work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
- Gain and maintain an understanding of your 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 judgments 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 programme offers a permanent, full-time job with a competitive salary from day one, while you gain a professional qualification. It is designed for school leavers and career changers but is open to anyone.
Why a Barclays Apprenticeship?
You will earn while working towards a Data Scientist Degree Apprenticeship, blending theoretical learning with practical work experience. You will gain a professional qualification without student loans and accumulate years of work experience.
Support is provided from day one, including a Programme Support Manager and a People Leader. You will also be matched with an expert in your specialist subject.
Why the Operations Apprenticeship programme?
Operations keeps Barclays moving for customers, clients, and colleagues. You will learn how banking services are delivered, how processes are improved, and how teams work together to manage risk, solve problems, and provide excellent service.
Are You Eligible?
- Qualifications: 3 A-levels at grades BBC, plus GCSE qualifications in both Maths and English at Grade C (4) or an equivalent qualification.
- Commitment and Enthusiasm: 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 the legal right to work for the full duration of the programme at the point of enrolment.
- Prior Study: You must not have undertaken any previous study, education, training, qualifications, or apprenticeship that renders you ineligible for Government apprentice funding.
Working In Knutsford
Our Knutsford campus is set in 64 acres of gardens and centred around historic Radbroke Hall, blending heritage with innovation. Colleagues enjoy a vibrant community with clubs, activities, shuttle buses, and onsite parking.
What happens once you apply?
- We'll review your application.
- Complete our online assessments.
- Complete a survey to confirm eligibility.
- Attend an in-person assessment day (October 2026).
- We'll let you know the outcome and provide feedback.