Apprentice Programme Overview Annual Salary: £25,000 benefits Getting qualified

It’s a huge achievement that can completely change your prospects – but it’s not always open to everyone, whether that’s due to the cost of university or the timing not being right

But with our Degree Apprenticeship, all that can change

Here at Barclays we offer a world-class programme that provides you with a permanent, full-time job with a competitive salary from day one – all whilst gaining a university-level professional qualification at the same time

Whether you’re a school-leaver looking for alternative options to the traditional university route or you’re someone thinking differently about your future, we’ll help you to build an extraordinary career at Barclays, no matter your background

Our programme is designed for school leavers and career changers, but is open to anyone, no matter your background or your age

So you’ll be joining an Apprenticeship cohort who are from all different walks of life, whether that’s school leavers starting their career, ex-military wanting to kick-start a career in the corporate world to parents wanting to return to work after having time off

If you already have a degree, make sure you visit https://search.jobs.barclays/graduates and consider our graduate opportunities

Why a Barclays Apprenticeship? You’ll get the opportunity to earn whilst working towards a Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship, a perfect blend of theoretical learning and real-life practical work whilst on a full-time salary in a permanent job. A unique chance to get a professional qualification without the student loan, all whilst getting years of work experience under your belt

We’ve spent 15 years perfecting the support that you’ll receive on our Apprenticeship programme

From day one, you’ll be assigned a Programme Support Manager matched to your needs and background, and together with your People Leader, they’ll support you as an individual

We’ll also match you to an expert in your specialist subject, ready to share their knowledge

The Apprenticeship route gives you the opportunity for self-discovery and helps you to explore different career paths

With over 325 years of expertise in Banking, Barclays operates in 39 countries, employing around 90,000 people to help move, lend, invest and protect money for customers and clients worldwide

Giving you endless opportunities to network and discover what makes you tick

Global Transaction Banking at Barclays Global Transaction Bankingserves a diverse range of clients, including mid-sized corporates, large corporates, financial institutions, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

These clients are organized based on their specific needs: mid-sized corporates are typically owner-managed and single-banked; large corporates are multi-banked and aligned by industry sectors; financial institutions include banks, payment service providers, and alternative finance companies; and SMEs range from small businesses to more sophisticated financial institution clients

We provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client segment, ensuring they receive the appropriate level of service and support

Barclays Global Transaction Banking is a perfect place to begin, and build, a long, varied and successful career in finance

You’ll be exposed to an unrivalled depth and breadth of experience

You’ll learn skills and gain product knowledge that prepare you for any role in our organisation

We are a wide ranging and diverse team of people across the UK, Europe, AsiaPac and the US

We have the strategy, leadership, and investment in place to grow our team significantly, upgrade our digital capabilities and drive global expansion

That’s because we are seen by the business as one of Barclays’ key opportunities for growth

With all this growth, there’s also the opportunity to bring a truly global perspective to your career

That could mean managing a global team from your current location, creating products that are adapted for use around the world, or making an exciting international career move

The work we do touches every aspect of corporate and commercial banking

You’ll also get a unique perspective on global commerce, seeing how financial solutions and working capital support every stage of the corporate value chain

You’ll be interacting with, and learning from, colleagues from Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, sales, operations, technology, relationship management, compliance and legal teams

You’ll be working closely with Transaction Banking experts who have years of experience and knowledge to share

You’ll be understanding the needs of every size and type of client, across every industry

The relationships and networks you build with colleagues, clients and other financial institutions will be priceless

Throughout, you’ll be growing our business and forging new ground, with the support of one of the world’s leading corporate and investment banks

So you’ll enjoy more exposure, access and influence, at an earlier stage, than most established Transaction Banking teams can offer

There are a whole range of roles to explore, and our commitment to growth means that you’ll have opportunities to innovate, be an entrepreneur and develop your career on a global stage

There are always new products, sectors, markets and regulatory environments to explore

Are you eligible? First, you’ll need the right qualifications

For this apprenticeship opportunity you’ll need 3 A-levels at BBB (or equivalent) and GCSE Mathematics grade 6 and English Language grade 4

Beyond that though, we’re also looking for commitment and enthusiasm

Our Apprenticeships place deep investment in you as an individual

That means we need you to match that commitment: you’ll turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you’re capable of

You’ll have the backing of a global bank, and you’ll rise to that expectation

To apply for our apprentice programme, you must meet the Government’s apprentice funding requirements that apply to you as outlined in https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules for apprentices in England

The Government apprentice funding requirements include a number of requirements that you must meet, including a requirement that you have been ordinarily resident in the UK for the previous three years on the first day of learning (subject to certain exceptions), and that you hold the legal right to work for the full duration of the apprenticeship programme prior to commencing the programme

Working at Northampton Northampton is a key strategic hub, and home to a community of over 3,000 talented people

You’ll find our brilliant Barclays minds in our lakeside office, built in 1996

It’s not only environmentally friendly, but also people-friendly too

Here, we encourage wellbeing – from mental health to healthy living to health awareness

Purpose of the role To participate in the day-to-day activities of the global transaction banking division providing insights and expertise that help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities

Accountabilities 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 global transaction banking, participating in the development of payment solutions for global companies as well as end-to-end product management with risk controls

Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives

Participation in training and development programme to enhance skills and knowledge

Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for global transaction banking

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

Analyst Expectations 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 workand 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 – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right

They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.