Operations Analyst Higher Apprenticeship Programme 2025 - Glasgow

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Operations Analyst Higher Apprenticeship Programme 2025 - Glasgow

Why a Barclays Apprenticeship?

• Opportunity to earn while gaining a Business Management Apprenticeship
• Theoretical learning and real-life practical work
• Full-time salary with a permanent job
• Professional qualification without a student loan
• Years of work experience
• Apprenticeship can change to a more relevant one if it becomes available

Support on the Apprenticeship Programme

• Programme Support Manager assigned from day one
• People Leader to support your journey
• An expert in your specialist subject to mentor

About Barclays

• Over 325 years of Banking expertise
• Operates in over 40 countries
• Employs more than 80,000 people worldwide

Who can apply?

• Apprenticeship cohort consists of diverse backgrounds
• No restrictions on background or age
• School leavers, ex-military, and parents returning to work all welcome

Operations at Barclays

No banking service happens by magic. Operations is the central team, ensuring everything works like clockwork for customers.

• Data-driven role that could transform work processes
• Day-to-day exposure to many different areas of the bank

Eligibility

• For Glasgow Operations Apprenticeship: Four highers (or equivalent) at BBBB including Maths and English
• Must meet UK government apprentice funding requirements
• Legal right to work in the UK for the apprenticeship duration
• No sponsorship available for the apprentice programme

Working in Glasgow

• State-of-the-art campus with 5,500 colleagues
• Collaborative working environment with hybrid work options
• Inclusive space focused on neurodiversity through partnership with Scottish Autism
• Extra activities include live music, a rooftop bar, and a beekeeping club

Purpose of the Role

To support the day-to-day operations of the Operations business division, providing insights for informed decisions, developing new products, and identifying market opportunities.

Accountabilities

• Perform Know Your Customer (KYC) tasks following Client Due Diligence and AML policies
• Monitor transaction flow and trade updates for real-time accuracy
• Address incident, problem, and change management issues
• Support continuous improvement of operational processes
• Provide support for cleared derivatives—perform daily fee reconciliation
• Participate in training and development programmes

Analyst Expectations

• Meet stakeholder and customer needs through operational excellence
• Timely execution of prescribed activities with high standards
• No people leadership responsibilities at this grade
• Collaborate with team members and impact their work
• Escalate policy breaches as required
• Take ownership of customer service and operational tasks
• Manage risk and reinforce controls
• Deliver work according to relevant rules, regulations, and conduct codes
• Maintain understanding of own and team roles
• Demonstrate understanding of procedures
• Select appropriate alternatives based on factual analysis
• Build relationships with stakeholders to meet their needs

Barclays Values and Mindset

• Respect
• Integrity
• Service
• Excellence
• Stewardship
• Mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive

About Barclays

We’re invested in technological innovation, and the minds driving it forward. You’ll find expert support, and extensive learning opportunities.

As an apprentice, you’ll join us in a permanent job — doing real, challenging work from the very start. At the same time, you’ll receive world-class training towards recognised, meaningful qualifications, up to Master’s degree level.

We’ll support you to always be you, and to back yourself. To explore your potential, and realise its power. To turn your ambition into expertise. Wherever you take your journey, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

Whether you join as a foundation apprentice after GCSEs or a higher apprentice with A Levels already under your belt, you can become an expert in an environment like ours. There’s more to become at Barclays.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.