Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Annual Salary £25,000 + benefits
Why a Barclays Apprenticeship?
You’ll get the opportunity to earn whilst working towards a Improvement Practitioner 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.
Operations at Barclays
As part of this programme, you’ll become a vital part of that rhythm. You’ll build a strong foundation in Operations, contribute to strategic initiatives, and help us deliver exceptional service — the right way, every time.
Are you eligible?
For this apprenticeship opportunity you’ll need 5 GCSE's at grades A*- C (9-5) including Maths and English (or equivalent).
Beyond that though, we’re also looking for commitment and enthusiasm. You’ll turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you’re capable of.
Working In Knutsford
Set in 64 acres of gardens and centred around the historic Radbroke Hall, our Knutsford campus blends heritage with innovation.
What happens once you apply?
* Step 1 - We'll review your application
* Step 2 – You'll be asked to complete our online assessments
* Step 3 – We'll ask you to complete a survey, so we can be sure of your eligibility
* Step 4 – It's time to attend a virtual or in-person assessment day, where you'll be assessed during a group activity and interview (this will take place from November 2025)
* Step 5 – We'll let you know the outcome and give you feedback
Purpose of the role
To support the day-to-day operations of the operations business division providing insights and expertise that help more senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities
Accountabilities
* Performance of KYC tasks while following standard procedures related to Client Due Diligence and AML policies.
* Monitoring of 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.
* Provision of support to continuous improvement of the operational process and the development of best practices; coming up with ways to improve systems and processes.
* Provision of support for cleared derivatives, performing daily reconciliation of related fees undertake a range of complex customer and product related processing activities.
* Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
Analyst Expectations
* To 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 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.
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