Global Transaction Banking Graduate Programme 2027 Paris

Barclays; Paris; Sur place; EUR 39 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Barclays in Paris is inviting recent graduates to join the Global Transaction Banking Graduate Programme. You'll gain structured training, hands‑on projects, and exposure to payment products and end‑to‑end product management with risk controls.

As part of a diverse global team, you will work with Technology, Sales, Compliance and Operations across locations, develop your career on a global stage, and contribute to ambitious product initiatives while embodying Barclays values.

Qualifications

• Degree or expected degree in any field; bilingual English/French preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Interest in transactional banking and product management.

Responsabilités

• Support day‑to‑day research and decision support for Transaction Banking.
• Assist in developing payment solutions for global clients and end‑to‑end product management.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and management to implement findings.
• Participate in training to build necessary skills.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Fluent French

Analytical skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Job Description

Purpose of the role To participate in the day-to-day activities of the Transaction Banking division providing insights and expertise that help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities. Accountabilities Execution of small research projects, research to support strategic decision making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings, collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for transaction banking, participating in the development of payment solutions for global companies as well as end-to-end product management with risk controls. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives. Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge. Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for transaction banking. Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support to clients and customers, under steadily decreasing supervision, responding to questions about products and services, processing of transactions. Analyst Expectations To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise. Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise. They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate. Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. Partner with other functions and business areas. Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities. Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation. Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct. Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisation's products, services and processes within the function. Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail. Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents. Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information. Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Graduate Programme Overview

If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. Put simply, we'll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success, and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you’re curious, creative and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong. Why the Global Transaction Banking Graduate Programme? The Global Transaction Banking graduate programme imparts understanding of payment products' importance in our Corporate Banking offering. You will innovate payment solutions for global companies, mastering end-to-end product management with risk controls. Completing the programme will equip you with solid corporate product knowledge for a Corporate Banking career. There are a huge variety of roles, opportunities and career paths to explore at Transaction Banking. Our teams include people of all levels and experience. We have teams focusing on Technology, Digital, Customer Experience, Data, Specialist Sales, Liquidity, Coverage, Trade, Cash Management, FX, Structuring, Operations and Control, supported by Business Management. Our roles range across the product lifecycle from deep technical specialists to client-facing relationship managers and experts in data, risk and operational rigour. Our Product Managers act like entrepreneurs running their own small business from beginning to end. This variety gives our people the agility, deep product knowledge and broad commercial understanding to develop their careers in any number of ways. We're committed to helping our people update and upgrade their skills as they grow with us. Global Transaction Banking at Barclays Global Transaction Banking serves a diverse range of clients, including mid-sized corporates, large corporates, financial institutions, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These clients are organised based on their specific needs: mid-sized corporates are typically owner-managed and single-banked; large corporates are multi-banked and aligned by industry sectors; financial institutions include banks, payment service providers, and alternative finance companies; and SMEs range from small businesses to more sophisticated financial institution clients. We provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client segment, ensuring they receive the appropriate level of service and support. Barclays Global Transaction Banking is a perfect place to begin, and build, a long, varied and successful career in finance. You'll be exposed to an unrivalled depth and breadth of experience. You'll learn skills and gain product knowledge that prepare you for any role in our organisation. We are a wide ranging and diverse team of people across the UK, Europe, AsiaPac and the US. We have the strategy, leadership, and investment in place to grow our team significantly, upgrade our digital capabilities and drive global expansion. That's because we are seen by the business as one of Barclays' key opportunities for growth. With all this growth, there's also the opportunity to bring a truly global perspective to your career. That could mean managing a global team from your current location, creating products that are adapted for use around the world, or making an exciting international career move. The work we do touches every aspect of corporate and commercial banking. You'll also get a unique perspective on global commerce, seeing how financial solutions and working capital support every stage of the corporate value chain. You'll be interacting with, and learning from, colleagues from Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, sales, operations, technology, relationship management, compliance and legal teams. You'll be working closely with Transaction Banking experts who have years of experience and knowledge to share. You'll be understanding the needs of every size and type of client, across every industry. The relationships and networks you build with colleagues, clients and other financial institutions will be priceless. Throughout, you'll be growing our business and forging new ground, with the support of one of the world’s leading corporate and investment banks. So, you'll enjoy more exposure, access and influence, at an earlier stage, than most established Transaction Banking teams can offer. There are a whole range of roles to explore, and our commitment to growth means that you'll have opportunities to innovate, be an entrepreneur and develop your career on a global stage. There are always new products, sectors, markets and regulatory environments to explore.

Who we're looking for

To be considered for this programme, you must be motivated and curious with a degree or expected degree, in any area. Language requirements: fluent in English and French. Ideally, you'll have a can‑do attitude and have analytical skills. You'll have some experience translating data and be a good communicator. We value resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit, all of which might be showcased through your involvement in extracurricular activities.

Barclays Europe

We’ve had a presence in Europe almost as long as there’s been a Barclays. So, we’re building on solid foundations, leveraging our embedded talent, in 10 locations across the region allowing us to draw on a wealth of local and regional insight.

Working in Paris

Our office in Paris provides a full investment banking service to our local and global clients. Our integrated coverage model means we are able to provide our clients with access to deep expertise across sectors, regions and products.

Salary

Entry Salary: €65,000 Upper Salary: €65,000 The entry and upper salary information above includes only annual full-time equivalent base salary and represents the typical range of pay for the role. The actual pay rate will reflect the responsibility level of the role and experience level of the individual. The entry and upper salary information does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available. Barclays employees are also eligible for a suite of competitive country‑specific benefits. This position is eligible for an incentive award.

Additional information

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self‑disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.