Key Takeaways
- Earn £25,200 per year while gaining a professional qualification through a Degree Apprenticeship with Barclays.
- Develop skills in client relationship management, research, and business initiatives within UK Corporate Banking.
- Requires 3 A-levels at BBB (or equivalent) and meeting government funding requirements, including a 3-year residence rule.
- The programme runs from August 2027 to August 2031 and is based in Leeds.
About the Role
This apprenticeship programme offers a full-time, permanent job within the UK Corporate Banking division at Barclays. You will gain a professional qualification while earning a competitive salary from day one.
What You'll Be Doing
As an apprentice, you will participate in the day-to-day activities of the UK Corporate Banking division, contributing to client-focused decisions, product development, and market opportunity identification. Your responsibilities will include:
- Client Relationship Management: Providing customer service support and responding to client queries about products and services.
- Research and Analysis: Conducting research projects, preparing presentations and reports, and collaborating with senior management on findings.
- Business Initiatives: Supporting business initiatives through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Training and Development: Participating in training programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Product Development: Identifying opportunities, developing business cases, and managing the launch of new products and services.
Analyst Expectations
- Meet stakeholder and customer needs through operational excellence and customer service.
- Perform prescribed activities in a timely and high-standard manner.
- Execute work requirements within defined procedures, collaborating with team members.
- Identify and escalate policy breaches.
- Take responsibility for customer service and operational execution tasks.
- Manage risk and strengthen controls in your areas of responsibility, adhering to rules and codes of conduct.
- Understand your role, team integration, and the work of other teams within the function.
- Evaluate and select appropriate alternatives from defined options.
- Make judgments based on factual information analysis.
- Build relationships with stakeholders and customers to address their needs.
Getting Qualified
This programme offers a world-class opportunity to earn whilst working towards a Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship. It's a blend of theoretical learning and practical work experience, providing a professional qualification without student loans.
Support
You will receive comprehensive support, including:
- Assignment of a Programme Support Manager matched to your individual needs.
- Support from your People Leader.
- Matching with an expert in your specialist subject.
About UK Corporate Banking
UK Corporate Bank supports large and medium corporate clients, providing financial and advisory capabilities from day-to-day banking to complex corporate financing arrangements.
Eligibility
- Qualifications: 3 A-levels at BBB (or equivalent), GCSE Mathematics grade 6 and English Language grade 4.
- 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 for England, including a 3-year residence requirement (with exceptions) and the legal right to work for the full duration of the programme (August 2027 to August 2031) without dependency on future visa applications.
- 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 Leeds
Our Leeds office provides facilities to enable you to do your best work from day one, offering a great environment for collaboration, learning, networking, and growth.