Barclays – Retail Banking Business Banking Apprenticeship – Northampton
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Retail Banking at Barclays
In Retail Banking, we create and deliver brilliant experiences for all kinds of Barclays customers. By understanding the people we serve, we shape the future of our products and services. From savings accounts to investments, from mortgages to credit cards, from insurance policies to digital banking, Retail Banking makes money work for customers all over the UK.
Business Banking
Support over a million UK SMEs by delivering expert guidance and real connection over the phone. At Barclays, Business Banking is more than finance—it’s about building trust, solving problems, and helping businesses grow. If you’re confident, customer-focused, and ready to make every call count, this is your opportunity to lead conversations that drive success.
Purpose of the role
To participate in the day-to-day activities of the retail 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 retail banking.
* Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
* Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
* Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for retail 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, and resolution of customer complaints.
* Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making for retail banking.
* Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.
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 work and 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.
Are you eligible?
First, you’ll need the right qualifications. For this apprenticeship opportunity you’ll need 5 GCSE’s at grades A*- C (9-5) including Maths and English (or equivalent).
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.
Why a Barclays Apprenticeship?
You’ll get the opportunity to earn whilst working towards a Senior Financial Services Customer Adviser Apprenticeship, a perfect blend of theoretical learning and real-life practical work whilst on a full-time salary in a permanent job.
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Annual Salary £25,000 + benefits
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