Job Description Purpose of the role To participate in the day-to-day activities of the wholesale lending division providing insights and expertise that help more 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 wholesale lending, partnering with clients across International Corporate banking and Investment banking. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives. Participation in training and development programmes to enhance skills and knowledge. Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for wholesale lending. 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, and. Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making in wholesale lending. Training and mentoring of junior colleagues. Analyst Expectations Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. Partner with other functions and business areas. Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities. Escalate breaches of policies / procedures appropriately. Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation. Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise. 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. Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisation's products, services and processes within the function. Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail. Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents. Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information. Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation. 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. Graduate Programme Overview If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. Put simply, we’ll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success, and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you’re curious, creative and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong. Why join the Wholesale Lending Graduate programme? As a Graduate Analyst you will be part of an international team spanning across UK, US, EMEA and APAC. You may learn: An understanding of Barclays’ core relationship lending products for IBK clients End-to-end oversight of the transaction life cycle from origination and structuring to documentation and execution Core credit analysis skills Sustainability Linked structuring Holistic approach to commercial decision making (Portfolio) To support client engagement and develop a client focused mind-set in order to deliver an excellent and tailored service Wholesale Lending at Barclays Wholesale Lending is the centre of excellence for relationship lending across the Corporate and Investment Bank at Barclays. Responsible for product management, development, structuring and executing tailored lending solutions and portfolio management across the IBK client set. Who we're looking for To be considered for this programme, you must be motivated and curious with a degree or expected degree in any area. Ideally, you'll be interested in finance and business, proactive and a good communicator. We value resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit, all of which might be showcased through your involvement in extracurricular activities. Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK. Working in London If you love the buzz of city life, our global HQ is the place to be. Our London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. Here, you won’t just be perfectly placed to explore the nation’s capital; you’ll be in a place where you can explore all the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant. And if you’re technically minded, you’ll get more from your tech career by collaborating with other brilliant minds on game-changing innovations that are redefining the future of finance.