2027 Operations Analyst Data Science Degree Apprenticeship Programme Knutsford

About the role

Barclays’ Knutsford Operations Analyst apprenticeship combines permanent full-time employment with a Data Scientist Degree Apprenticeship. You’ll support banking operations through KYC, transaction monitoring, reconciliations, issue management and process improvement, while developing operational, risk-management and customer-service skills with structured support and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC tasks under Client Due Diligence and Anti-Money Laundering procedures.
• Monitor real-time transaction flows, trade updates and exception queues for accurate, timely representation.
• Address incident, problem and change management issues to improve services across the bank.
• Support continuous operational improvement, best-practice development and systems or process enhancements.
• Support cleared derivatives operations, reconcile related fees and complete complex customer and product processing.
• Meet customer needs, manage operational risk, escalate policy breaches and follow relevant controls, regulations and procedures.

Programme and Training

• Join a permanent, full-time role from day one with a competitive salary and benefits.
• Work towards a Data Scientist Degree Apprenticeship while gaining practical workplace experience.
• Receive support from a Programme Support Manager, People Leader and specialist-subject expert.
• Participate in training and development programmes to build relevant skills and knowledge.

Eligibility and Requirements

• Have three A-levels at grades BBC, or an equivalent qualification.
• Have GCSE qualifications in Mathematics and English at grade C or 4, or equivalent qualifications.
• Meet the Government’s apprenticeship funding requirements applicable to apprentices in England.
• Have three years’ residence, subject to applicable exceptions, and satisfy other funding conditions.
• Have the legal right to work throughout August 2027 to August 2031 without gaps or future visa dependency.
• Have no previous study, training, qualification, relevant prior learning or funding that makes you ineligible.

Application Process

• Barclays will review your application after submission.
• Complete the required online assessments.
• Complete an eligibility survey.
• Attend an in-person assessment day involving a group activity and interview from October 2026.
• Receive the outcome and feedback after assessment.