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.
If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world.
Put simply, we’ll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success, and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you’re curious, creative and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.
You'll join our explorer programme, a 2-year programme designed to give you depth and breadth of experience. Participating in job-based bespoke training from the start enabling you to go fully-equipped into your role as you embark on the first of three eight-month long rotations.
Barclays is a global force in banking, and Risk at Barclays is involved in every single transaction, every product, every service and every decision Barclays makes across the full suite of transatlantic banking operations. With 3,000 people working in Risk worldwide, the sheer scale of our operation gives us unrivalled exposure, insight and breadth of experience.
We’re always adapting to meet the evolving needs of our customers, clients, and the business itself, staying ahead of changes in both the financial and tech worlds. Lead the way in addressing big issues, including the potential implications of an economic downturn, and advising Barclays' business leaders to help them make well-informed, balanced decisions. That makes Risk an exciting, complex and constantly evolving place to build a varied and rewarding career.
Working in Risk, you’ll develop a solid understanding of Barclays’ products and services, as well as the different risks involved – from credit and market risks to operational, climate, and treasury risks. So you’ll gain knowledge of different business areas and their importance to the bank, and develop the skills to manage risk in a way that supports Barclays’ strategy.
Risk at Barclays is a dynamic, exciting function with great capability and credibility. Far from being a function that’s only called on in times of need, Risk has a seat at the table where strategy is formed, innovations are born, and world-class solutions are created. It’s a fantastic opportunity for everyone, at every level, to make a real impact as we drive growth and protect the future of Barclays.
To be considered for this opportunity, you'll be motivated with a strong degree or expected degree achieved before June 2027. You’ll also bring analytical curiosity, sound judgement and the ability to use data and insight to understand and manage risk.
Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and will provide a skilled worker visa for successful applicants if they meet the Home Office’s eligibility criteria for a skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants who are not eligible to receive a skilled worker visa, and who we are therefore unable to secure a skilled worker visa for, will be required to have their own legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis from August 2027 to August 2029.
To support the day-to-day operations of the risk division by monitoring the bank’s risk profile, identifying and managing risks and providing insights and expertise to support senior colleagues to make informed decisions.
Our brand new state-of-the-art campus in Glasgow is somewhere you'll want to work. It's the home of a team of colleagues who thrive in an environment designed with collaboration and the future of work in mind. The campus is made up of creative spaces and technology with hybrid working opportunities at the heart.
As well as offering the perfect space for collaborative working, there's also plenty to get involved in outside of your day job, from live music in the canteen to colleague clubs and events.
However high you rise at Barclays, we believe all our employees should receive a competitive package of core benefits flexible to you and your family’s needs. At Barclays, you’ll support our customers and clients, and we’ll support you with rewards that will genuinely make a difference.
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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