Operations Analyst Project Management Degree Apprenticeship

About the role

Barclays is recruiting a full-time, permanent Operations Analyst for its Knutsford campus as part of a Project Management Degree Apprenticeship. The role supports the day-to-day operations of the operations business division, providing insights and expertise that help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services and identify new market opportunities. The apprenticeship combines real work with a professional qualification, earning a salary from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Perform KYC tasks following Client Due Diligence and AML procedures
• Monitor real-time transaction flow, trade updates and exception queues for accurate trade representation
• Address incident, problem and change management issues to improve services
• Support continuous improvement of operational processes and best practice
• Support cleared derivatives, including daily reconciliation of related fees
• Carry out complex customer and product processing activities
• Take part in training and development programmes

Required profile

• 3 A-levels at grades BBC, plus GCSE Maths and English at grade C (4) or equivalent
• Legal right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme (August 2027 to August 2031)
• Meets the Government's apprentice funding requirements, including a 3-year residence requirement
• No previous study, training, qualifications, funded apprenticeship or prior funding that would make you ineligible
• Commitment, enthusiasm and willingness to work hard every day

What we offer

• Annual salary of £25,200 plus benefits
• Paid holiday and private medical care
• Enhanced parental leave and flexible working
• Life assurance and employee resource groups
• A Programme Support Manager and a specialist mentor

Applications are made online, followed by online assessments, an eligibility survey and an in-person assessment day in October 2026. The closing date is 27 November 2026.