Risk Apprenticeship 2025
Annual Salary: £24,000 + benefits
Getting qualified can completely change your prospects – but it’s not always open to everyone. 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, while gaining a university-level professional qualification. Whether you're a school-leaver or someone thinking differently about your future, we'll help you build an extraordinary career at Barclays.
Why a Barclays Apprenticeship?
You’ll earn whilst working towards a Compliance and Risk Officer Apprenticeship, blending theoretical learning with practical work. This is a unique chance to gain a professional qualification without a student loan, alongside valuable work experience. A new Apprenticeship may become available, and if deemed more relevant, we'll change the Apprenticeship before you start.
We’ve spent 11 years perfecting the support on our Apprenticeship programme. From day one, you’ll be assigned a Programme Support Manager, and together with your People Leader, they’ll support you as an individual.
The Apprenticeship route gives you the opportunity for self-discovery and to explore different career paths. With over 325 years of expertise in Banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries, employing over 80,000 people, providing endless opportunities to network.
Risk at Barclays
Risk is part of every transaction, product, service, and decision at Barclays. You’ll join one of the areas within Risk, including credit, operational, and treasury, gaining deep knowledge of your area.
Are you eligible?
For the Risk Apprenticeship in Northampton, you'll need 3 A-Levels at BCC or equivalent. We’re looking for commitment and enthusiasm. You’ll need to turn up ready to work hard and push yourself.
To apply, you must meet the Government's apprentice funding requirements and have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme. We cannot provide sponsorship.
Working in Northampton
Northampton is a strategic hub, home to over 3,000 talented people. Our team is behind global business developments such as fraud leveraging machine learning.
Purpose of the role
To support day-to-day operations of the risk division by monitoring the bank’s risk profile, identifying and managing risks, and providing insights to support senior colleagues.
Accountabilities
1. Execution of small research projects to support risk identification and strategic decision making.
2. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
3. Participation in training and development programs.
4. Identification and management of risks, including reviewing and challenging business propositions.
5. Management of business and client relationships.
6. Support of risk management and decision making using financial models.
Analyst Expectations
1. Meet the needs of stakeholders through operational excellence.
2. Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner.
3. No people leadership roles at this grade.
4. Execute work requirements as identified in processes.
5. Identify escalation of policy breaches.
6. Take responsibility for customer service and operational tasks.
7. Manage risk and strengthen controls.
8. Understand own role and how the team integrates.
9. Work within well-defined procedures.
10. Evaluate and select appropriate alternatives.
11. Build relationships with stakeholders to address their needs.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
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