UK Corporate Banking Degree Apprenticeship Programme 2027 Birmingham

Purpose of the Role

To participate in the day-to-day activities of the UK Corporate Banking division, providing insights and expertise that help senior colleagues make informed client-focused decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.

Accountabilities

• Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support to clients and customers, under steadily decreasing supervision, responding to questions about products and services, processing of transactions.
• Execution of small research projects, research to support strategic decision making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings, collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for UK Corporate Banking.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for UK Corporate Banking.

Analyst Expectations

• Meet the needs of stakeholders/customers 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 on the work of team members.
• Identify escalation of policy breaches as required.
• Take responsibility for customer service and operational execution tasks.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Gain and maintain an understanding of own role, how the team integrates to achieve overall objectives, alongside knowledge of 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 the procedures.
• Evaluate and select the 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, in support of a smooth operating process, handling sensitive issues as required.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive.

Getting Qualified

Barclays offers a world-class apprenticeship programme providing a permanent, full-time job with a competitive salary from day one, whilst gaining a professional qualification. This programme is designed for school leavers and career changers, but is open to anyone. If you already have a degree, consider our graduate opportunities.

Why a Barclays Apprenticeship?

• Earn whilst working towards a Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship.
• A blend of theoretical learning and real-life practical work.
• Gain a professional qualification without student loans.
• Gain years of work experience.
• Receive dedicated support from a Programme Support Manager and a People Leader.
• Be matched with an expert in your specialist subject.
• Opportunity for self-discovery and to explore different career paths within a global bank.

UK Corporate Banking at Barclays

UK Corporate Bank supports large and medium corporate clients turning over £6.5m pa up to FTSE 350 firms, providing financial and advisory capabilities. Our specialists leverage market-leading relationships, data and insights, and the wider Barclays network, to deliver innovative financing solutions.

Eligibility

• Qualifications: 3 A-levels at BBB (or equivalent), GCSE Mathematics grade 6 and English Language grade 4.
• Commitment: Turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently.
• Government Apprentice Funding Requirements: Must meet these requirements for apprentices in England (or Scotland), including a 3-year residence requirement (subject to exceptions) and the legal right to work for the full duration of the programme (August 2027 to August 2031).
• Prior Study: Must not have undertaken previous study, education, training, qualifications, or gained learning or competence from prior work experience which renders you ineligible for Government apprentice funding.

Working in Birmingham

Barclays Snowhill is located in the professional district with great transport links. The office has a dedicated staff coffee shop and deli, break out areas, and a presentation theatre.