Global Transaction Banking Degree Apprenticeship Programme 2027 Northampton

Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised date due to application volumes, and we therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

Getting qualified. It's 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. But with our apprenticeships, 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 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.

Our programme

Our programme is designed for school leavers and career changers, but is open to anyone, no matter your background or your age. 

Why a Barclays Apprenticeship?

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

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

The Apprenticeship route gives you the opportunity for self-discovery and helps you to 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. Giving you endless opportunities to network and discover what makes you tick.

Global Transaction Banking at Barclays

Global Transaction Banking serves a diverse range of clients, including mid-sized corporates, large corporates, financial institutions, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These clients are organized based on their specific needs: mid-sized corporates are typically owner-managed and single-banked; large corporates are multi-banked and aligned by industry sectors; financial institutions include banks, payment service providers, and alternative finance companies; and SMEs range from small businesses to more sophisticated financial institution clients.

We provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client segment, ensuring they receive the appropriate level of service and support.

Barclays Global Transaction Banking is a perfect place to begin, and build, a long, varied and successful career in finance. You’ll be exposed to an unrivalled depth and breadth of experience. You’ll learn skills and gain product knowledge that prepare you for any role in our organisation.

We are a wide ranging and diverse team of people across the UK, Europe, AsiaPac and the US. We have the strategy, leadership, and investment in place to grow our team significantly, upgrade our digital capabilities and drive global expansion. That’s because we are seen by the business as one of Barclays’ key opportunities for growth.  With all this growth, there’s also the opportunity to bring a truly global perspective to your career. That could mean managing a global team from your current location, creating products that are adapted for use around the world, or making an exciting international career move.

The work we do touches every aspect of corporate and commercial banking. You’ll also get a unique perspective on global commerce, seeing how financial solutions and working capital support every stage of the corporate value chain.

You’ll be interacting with, and learning from, colleagues from Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, sales, operations, technology, relationship management, compliance and legal teams. You’ll be working closely with Transaction Banking experts who have years of experience and knowledge to share. You’ll be understanding the needs of every size and type of client, across every industry. The relationships and networks you build with colleagues, clients and other financial institutions will be priceless.

Throughout, you’ll be growing our business and forging new ground, with the support of one of the world’s leading corporate and investment banks. So you’ll enjoy more exposure, access and influence, at an earlier stage, than most established Transaction Banking teams can offer. 

There are a whole range of roles to explore, and our commitment to growth means that you’ll have opportunities to innovate, be an entrepreneur and develop your career on a global stage. There are always new products, sectors, markets and regulatory environments to explore.

Purpose of the role

To participate in the day-to-day activities of the 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, research to support strategic decision making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings, collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for transaction banking, participating 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 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 transaction 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.

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.

Working In Northampton

Our environmentally friendly campus is designed with people in mind. With cafés, collaboration spaces, green spaces, wellbeing areas, parking, public transport links and a shuttle bus service, it’s a place where work feels good.

Are you eligible?

First, you’ll need the right qualifications. For this apprenticeship opportunity you’ll need 3 A-levels at BBB (or equivalent), plus GCSE Mathematics and English Language (grade A*-C / 9-4) or equivalent.

Beyond that though, we’re also looking for commitment and enthusiasm. Our Apprenticeships place deep investment in you as an individual. That means we need you to match that commitment: you’ll turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you’re capable of.

To apply for our apprentice programme, you must meet the Government's apprentice funding requirements that apply to you.

The Government apprentice funding requirements include a number of requirements that you must meet, including a 3 year residence requirement (subject to certain exceptions).

To qualify for the Government's apprentice funding requirements, you must also have the legal right to work for the full duration of the programme at the point of enrolment, with no gaps in your legal right to work or dependency on future visa applications during the period of your apprenticeship (August 2027 to August 2031).

You must also 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 which renders you ineligible for the Government’s apprentice funding.

What you get in return

• Paid holiday
• Competitive salary
• Private medical care
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible working
• Life assurance
• Employee resource groups
• World-class office facilities

What happens once you apply?

1. We'll review your application.
2. You'll be asked to complete our online assessments.
3. We'll ask you to complete a survey, so we can be sure of your eligibility.
4. It's time to attend an in-person assessment day, where you'll be assessed during a group activity and interview (this will take place from October 2026).
5. We'll let you know the outcome and give you feedback.

It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

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.

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