UK Corporate Banking Degree Apprenticeship Programme 2027 London

Purpose of the Role

To participate in the day-to-day activities of the UK Corporate Banking division, providing insights and expertise that help senior colleagues make informed, client-focused decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.

Accountabilities

• Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support to clients, responding to product and service inquiries and processing transactions, under steadily decreasing supervision.
• Execution of small research projects to support strategic decision-making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings, and collaboration with senior management to implement those findings for UK Corporate 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, and management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for UK Corporate Banking.

Analyst Expectations

• Meeting the needs of stakeholders/customers through operational excellence and customer service.
• Performing prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard.
• Does not involve people leadership roles at this grade.
• Executing work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting the work of team members.
• Identifying and escalating policy breaches as required.
• Taking responsibility for customer service and operational execution tasks.
• Taking ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls related to the work owned or contributed to, delivering work in line with relevant rules, regulation, and codes of conduct.
• Gaining and maintaining an understanding of the role, how the team integrates to achieve overall objectives, alongside knowledge of other teams within the function.
• Working within well-defined procedures that may involve a variety of work routines and demonstrating understanding of those procedures.
• Evaluating and selecting appropriate alternatives from defined options.
• Making judgments based on the analysis of factual information.
• Building relationships with stakeholders and customers to identify and address needs, supporting a smooth operating process and 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.

Compensation and Opportunity

Annual Salary: £25,200 + benefits

Getting qualified is a huge achievement that can completely change your prospects. With our apprenticeships, that opportunity is available to everyone, regardless of the cost of university or the timing. Here at Barclays, we offer a world-class programme that provides a permanent, full-time job with a competitive salary from day one, all while gaining a professional qualification. Whether you are a school-leaver seeking an alternative to the traditional university route or someone rethinking your future, we will help you 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, regardless of background or age. If you already have a degree, please visit https://search.jobs.barclays/graduates to consider our graduate opportunities.

Why a Barclays Apprenticeship?

You will have the opportunity to earn while working towards a Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship—a perfect blend of theoretical learning and real-life practical work while holding a full-time salary in a permanent job. This is a unique chance to obtain a professional qualification without student loan debt while gaining years of valuable work experience.

We have spent over a decade perfecting the support you will receive on our Apprenticeship programme. From day one, you will be assigned a Programme Support Manager matched to your needs and background; they, along with your People Leader, will support you as an individual. We will also match you with an expert in your specialist subject, ready to share their knowledge.

The Apprenticeship route offers the opportunity for self-discovery and helps you 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, offering endless opportunities to network and discover what motivates you.

UK Corporate Banking at Barclays

UK Corporate Banking supports large and medium corporate clients with annual turnovers from £6.5m up to FTSE 350 firms. We provide the financial and advisory capabilities UK businesses require—from day-to-day banking to complex corporate financing arrangements. Our dedicated sector and regional specialists leverage market-leading relationships, powerful data and insights, and the wider Barclays network to deliver innovative financing solutions that help achieve a more expansive, better-connected future for our clients.

Eligibility Requirements

Qualifications: For this apprenticeship opportunity, you must have 3 A-levels at BBB (or equivalent) and GCSE Mathematics grade 6 and English Language grade 4.

Commitment: Beyond qualifications, we look for commitment and enthusiasm. Our Apprenticeships involve a deep investment in you as an individual, meaning we require you to match that commitment: turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you are capable of.

To apply, you must meet the Government's apprentice funding requirements applicable to you (detailed at https://www.gov.uk/ for apprentices in England and https://www.saas.gov.uk/ for apprentices in Scotland).

Government apprentice funding requirements include a 3-year residence requirement (subject to certain exceptions). To qualify for this funding, you must have the legal right to work for the full duration of the programme from the point of enrolment, with no gaps in your legal right to work or dependency on future visa applications during the programme period (August 2027 to August 2031).

Furthermore, you must not have undertaken any previous study, education, training, qualifications, or apprenticeship, gained learning or competence from prior work experience, or received prior funding or financial support that renders you ineligible for the Government's apprentice funding.

Location

Working in London: If you thrive in city life, our global HQ is in Canary Wharf, the heart of London’s financial district. You will be perfectly situated to explore the nation’s capital while being in a hub where you can explore all the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant. If you are technically minded, you will gain more from your tech career by collaborating with brilliant minds on game-changing innovations that are redefining the future of finance.