UK Corporate Banking Degree Apprenticeship Programme 2027 Belfast

About the role

Join Barclays’ UK Corporate Banking Degree Apprenticeship in Belfast as a permanent, full-time employee while working towards a Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship. You will support corporate client relationships, research, business initiatives, and product development, gaining practical banking experience, structured support, and a professional qualification without student debt.

Role and responsibilities

• Manage corporate client relationships and provide customer service support, including product queries and transaction processing.
• Conduct research projects supporting strategic decisions, then prepare presentations and reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on UK Corporate Banking initiatives and business priorities.
• Identify opportunities, develop business cases, and support the launch of new products and services.
• Manage operational execution, customer needs, controls, risks, and policy escalations within defined procedures.

Programme and support

• Work towards a Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship alongside a permanent, full-time role.
• Receive support from a Programme Support Manager, People Leader, and specialist subject-matter expert.
• Participate in training and development programmes to strengthen banking, technical, and professional skills.
• Work from Barclays’ Ewart Building in Belfast city centre alongside Business, Corporate, and Private Banking teams.

Eligibility

• Have three A-levels at BBB, or equivalent qualifications.
• Have GCSE Mathematics at grade 6 and English Language at grade 4.
• Have the legal right to work full-time in the UK from August 2027 to August 2031 without sponsorship.
• Must not have completed similar prior study, training, qualifications, apprenticeships, or relevant workplace learning.
• Submit only one Barclays Early Careers application per season, choosing one region, programme, and business area.