Associate Banker

Barclays UK; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services company as an Associate Banker in Sheffield. You will support Relationship Directors in enhancing client experiences and managing portfolios within a dynamic Corporate Banking environment. Bring your expertise in relationship management and client service to contribute to the growth and success of our clients in UK and global markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in client service and communication is essential.
• Knowledge of Corporate Banking is desirable.
• Understanding of credit risk processes and policy.

Responsibilities

• Support Relationship Directors in growing portfolios and enhancing client experience.
• Manage relationships with Product and Group Partners.
• Ensure high service levels to clients.

Skills

Relationship building

Client service

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

Professional qualifications (e.g., IFS)

Job description

Join us as an Associate Banker within our Mid-Corporate team in Sheffield.

Corporate Banking supports clients, large local companies, financial institutions, and multinationals in non-UK markets. All our clients, regardless of size or complexity, want a financial partner they can trust. In line with Barclays’ purpose, they also expect us to have the people and capabilities to help them achieve their ambitions ethically.

You will support and contribute to the growth of relationship-managed portfolios across UK Corporate Banking. Working closely with Bankers and Associate Bankers to enhance customer satisfaction and advocacy. Proactively utilizing support functions to help us become the ‘go-to’ bank.

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Relationship building to deliver results
• Strong customer and internal network relationships
• Experience in client service and communication
• Planning and organizational skills

Desirable Skills/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of business/personal customer solutions
• Understanding of credit risk processes and policy
• Qualified or working towards professional qualifications (e.g., IFS)
• Knowledge of control environment and AML risk
• Knowledge of Corporate Banking

This role is based in Sheffield.

You may be assessed on key skills such as risk management, change, transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital skills, in addition to role-specific technical skills.

Purpose of the role:

To support Relationship Directors and managers in growing their portfolios and enhancing the client experience by striving for excellence.

Accountabilities:

• Strengthen controls collaboratively with Relationship Directors to proactively manage risk
• Manage relationships with Product and Group Partners, delivering products and services aligned with client needs
• Support Relationship Managers/Directors with client contact strategies, reviews, and account plans
• Ensure high service levels to clients, promoting self-serve and digital tools
• Participate in training to develop banking, financial analysis, and relationship skills
• Maintain industry knowledge relevant to the portfolio

Analyst Expectations:

• Impact related teams’ work and partner across functions
• Take responsibility for operational outcomes and escalate issues appropriately
• Embed new policies and manage risks effectively
• Advise and influence decisions within expertise areas
• Manage risks and controls, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards
• Understand how the sub-function aligns with organizational goals
• Make informed judgments based on factual analysis
• Resolve problems using technical experience and precedents
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays' Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.