Overview
Join the Compliance Analyst Graduate Programme 2026 in Glasgow with Barclays. This is a two-year programme designed to develop depth and breadth of experience through bespoke training and three eight-month rotations.
As a graduate, you will contribute to a broad range of compliance activities and be supported to shape how Barclays operates, with opportunities across the global business in a role that values curiosity, creativity and ambition.
Why the Compliance Graduate Programme?
Barclays, as a major global bank, has a responsibility to operate with integrity and in line with regulators and internal standards. The Compliance function supports the bank by researching, investigating, analysing data, identifying risk, and advising across the business to maintain regulatory and conduct standards.
This is a chance to be part of a proactive team doing important, varied, and rewarding work that contributes to the operation of Barclays worldwide.
Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, you\'ll be motivated with a strong degree or expected degree in any area. You should have a genuine passion for Compliance and an enthusiastic mindset, with a customer-first attitude, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new technologies.
For The Graduate Programme: Please note that the 2026 Compliance Graduate Programme does not offer sponsorship at this time. Applicants will need the legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis from August 2026 to August 2028. Following the Graduate Programme, the Compliance area is currently deemed out of scope for sponsorship and you would not be eligible to receive a Skilled Worker Visa from Barclays for a role in this area.
Working In Glasgow
Barclays\' state-of-the-art campus in Glasgow is home to 5,500 colleagues and offers collaborative spaces, hybrid working opportunities, and an inclusive environment with a focus on neurodiversity in partnership with Scottish Autism. There are also social and engagement activities outside of work.
Policy note: Barclays is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
Purpose of the role
To gain experience of risk management skills, knowledge, and capabilities to deliver a broad range of compliance services to businesses and functions.
Accountabilities
* Guiding the business’ adherence to the Compliance risk management framework.
* Advisory services to colleagues about regulation related to specific products and services.
* Utilisation of data and analytics to proactively monitor and influence the business Compliance risk landscape.
* Development of Compliance risk insight and understanding, including Laws, Rules and Regulations, Financial Crime and Conduct.
* Training of business stakeholders.
Analyst Expectations
* To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
* Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise.
* Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
* They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
* If leadership responsibilities exist, demonstrate leadership behaviours to support colleagues and deliver consistently. The LEAD behaviours are: Listen and be authentic; Energise and inspire; Align across the enterprise; Develop others.
* For an individual contributor, develop technical expertise in the work area and act as an advisor where appropriate.
* Impact on the work of related teams and partners with other functions and business areas.
* Takes responsibility for end results of a team\'s operational processing and activities; escalate breaches of policies appropriately.
* Take responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
* Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise; manage risk and strengthen controls.
* Maintain understanding of how sub-functions integrate with the larger organization and products/services.
* Demonstrate how areas coordinate to achieve organizational objectives; make evaluative judgments based on factual information.
* Resolve problems by applying technical experience and precedents; guide and persuade team members; communicate complex information to stakeholders outside the immediate function.
* Build a network of contacts outside the team and external to the organization.
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship, and to embody the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Banking and Financial Services
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