Global Transaction Banking Higher Apprenticeship Programme 2025 London

Apprentice Programme Overview

Getting qualified is a huge achievement that can completely change your prospects — but it’s not always open to everyone, whether that’s due to the cost of university or the timing not being right. However, with our Higher Apprenticeship, all that can change. Here at Barclays, we offer a world-class programme that provides you with a permanent, full-time job with a competitive salary from day one — all whilst gaining a university-level professional qualification at the same time. Whether you're a school-leaver looking for alternative options to the traditional university route or you're someone thinking differently about your future, we'll help you to build an extraordinary career at Barclays, no matter your background.

Why a Barclays Apprenticeship?

You’ll get the opportunity to earn whilst working towards a Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship, which blends theoretical learning and real-life practical work whilst on a full-time salary in a permanent job. This is a unique chance to get a professional qualification without the need for a student loan, all while getting years of work experience under your belt.

We’ve spent 11 years perfecting the support that you’ll receive on our Apprenticeship programme. From day one, you’ll be assigned a talent coach matched to your needs and background. Together with your line manager, they’ll give you individualised support. We also match you with an expert in your specialist subject, ready to share their knowledge with you.

This Apprenticeship route offers you the opportunity for self-discovery. With over 325 years of expertise in Banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries, employing over 80,000 people across the world to help move, lend, invest and protect money for customers and clients worldwide. This provides you with endless opportunities to network and discover your passions.

Our programme is open to anyone, no matter your background. So, you’ll be joining an Apprenticeship cohort with people from all walks of life, including school leavers, ex-military individuals looking to kick-start a career in the corporate world, and parents wanting to return to work after time off.

Global Transaction Banking at Barclays

The Global Transaction Banking division collaborates closely with the Corporate and Investment Bank, offering vital assistance to clients for their essential daily business functions. Our objective is to become the premier provider of digitally empowered working capital and transaction banking solutions to clients both domestically and globally. The division is comprised of various expert teams that focus on payment services, control, change, data, customer experience, and digital initiatives.

Working within the Global Transaction Banking team, you will address the operational needs and day-to-day transactions of corporate customers. You will work within a product area to support the development, management, and delivery of transaction banking solutions, including planning, commercials, client experience, and risk management.

Are you eligible?

First, you’ll need the right qualifications: 112 UCAS points (typically 'A' Level grades BBC) and a Grade C or 4 in English and Maths GCSE.

To make the most of this opportunity, you must be great at communicating and collaborating. Motivated by pace and pressure, you’ll be driven to achieve — and to do it right. You also need to be customer-obsessed, ready to develop a deep understanding of what we do, why we do it, and how your role impacts our business outcomes. These are qualities that people at Barclays possess in abundance, and we’ll help you further develop and strengthen them from the moment you join us.

Additionally, we’re looking for commitment and enthusiasm. Our Apprenticeships place deep investment in you as an individual, so we need you to match that commitment: turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you’re capable of. You will have the backing of a global bank as you rise to that expectation.

To apply for our Apprentice programme, you must meet the Government's apprentice funding requirements and possess the legal right to work in the UK for the entire duration of the Apprentice programme. Unfortunately, we cannot provide sponsorship for our Apprentice programme.

Working in London

If you love the buzz of city life, our global HQ is the place to be. Our London hub is located in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. Here, you won’t just be perfectly placed to explore the capital, you’ll also be in a position to explore all the many functions and opportunities offered by a global financial giant. And if you’re technically minded, you’ll benefit from collaborating with other brilliant minds on game-changing innovations that are redefining the future of finance.

Purpose of the role

To participate in the day-to-day activities of the Global Transaction 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 and research to support strategic decision making.
• Preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings.
• Collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for global transaction banking.
• Participation in the development of payment solutions for global companies as well as end-to-end product management with risk controls.
• 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 global transaction banking.
• Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support to clients and customers.
• Responding to questions about products and services and processing transactions.
• Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.

Analyst Expectations

• Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and contributing to the team’s objectives.
• Identify and escalate policy breaches as needed.
• Take responsibility for customer service and operational tasks.
• Take ownership of managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to your work. Deliver areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
• Gain and maintain an understanding of your role, how the team integrates to achieve overall objectives, alongside knowledge of the other teams within the function.
• Work within well-defined procedures that may involve a variety of work routines.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the procedures.
• Evaluate and select appropriate alternatives from defined options.
• Make judgements based on factual information analysis.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and customers to identify and address their needs while ensuring a smooth operating process, handling sensitive issues as required.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship — our moral compass, which helps us do what we believe is right. Additionally, colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset — to Empower, Challenge, and Drive — which is the operating manual for how we behave.