UK Corporate Banking Degree Apprenticeship Programme 2027 London

About the role

A permanent, full-time London apprenticeship in Barclays’ UK Corporate Banking division. You will support corporate client relationships, research, operational activities, product development and business initiatives while earning a Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship qualification. The programme runs from August 2027 to August 2031 and includes a salary of £25,200 plus benefits.

Role and responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and provide customer service support, including product enquiries and transaction processing.
• Conduct research projects supporting strategic decisions, then prepare presentations and reports communicating findings.
• Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams on UK Corporate Banking initiatives.
• Identify opportunities, develop business cases, and support deployment and launch of new products and services.
• Perform operational activities accurately, follow procedures, escalate policy breaches, and strengthen controls within assigned responsibilities.
• Build stakeholder and customer relationships while handling sensitive issues and supporting smooth operational processes.

Training and support

• Work towards a Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship while gaining practical experience in a permanent, full-time role.
• Participate in training and development programmes to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Receive support from a Programme Support Manager, People Leader, and specialist subject-matter expert.
• Develop understanding of your role, team objectives, related teams, procedures, regulations, and codes of conduct.

Eligibility and requirements

• Have three A-levels at BBB or equivalent qualifications.
• Have GCSE Mathematics at grade 6 and GCSE English Language at grade 4.
• Meet applicable Government apprenticeship funding requirements for apprentices in England or Scotland.
• Have three years’ residence, subject to applicable exceptions, under Government apprenticeship funding requirements.
• Have legal right to work for the full programme duration, without gaps or dependence on future visa applications.
• Must not have prior study, training, qualifications, relevant learning, competence, funding, or financial support creating ineligibility.

Working arrangements

• The role is based in Barclays’ London hub in Canary Wharf.
• The programme is open to school leavers and career changers, regardless of background or age.
• The role involves no people leadership responsibilities at this grade.