Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility Analyst Graduate Programme

targetjobs UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is offering a two-year Explorer Programme based in London, designed to give depth and breadth across public policy and corporate responsibility. You will rotate through three eight-month placements, with bespoke job-based training from the start to equip you for your role in a global financial institution.

The programme welcomes recent graduates who are curious, creative, and ambitious, and who want to develop expertise while contributing to responsible business and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Strong degree or expected degree achieved before June 2027.
• Curiosity about public policy, corporate responsibility and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute small research projects to support strategic decision making.
• Prepare presentations and reports communicating findings to senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Identify opportunities and develop business cases for new products and services.
• Train and mentor junior colleagues; develop training materials.

Job description

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To support the day-to-day operations of the public policy and corporate responsibility division, providing insights and expertise that help more 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 public policy and corporate responsibility.
• 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 public policy and corporate responsibility.
• 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, and resolution of customer complaints.
• Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support decision-making for public policy and corporate responsibility.
• Training and mentoring of junior colleagues, facilitation of individual or group training sessions, and development and maintenance of training materials.

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.
• 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 behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviors are: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
• For an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in the 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/procedures appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision-making within their 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 judgments 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 a contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside the team and external to the organisation.

Barclays Values and Mindset

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 Opportunities

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.

Our Explorer Programme

You’ll join our explorer programme, a 2-year programme designed to give you depth and breadth of experience. Participating in job-based bespoke training from the start enabling you to go fully-equipped into your role as you embark on the first of three eight-month-long rotations.

Why the Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility programme?

Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility helps Barclays engage with external stakeholders and deliver activity that supports responsible business. You’ll build understanding of policy, reputation, sustainability, citizenship, and stakeholder engagement while contributing to work that supports customers, colleagues, and communities.

Application Considerations

To be considered for this opportunity, you'll be motivated with a strong degree or expected degree achieved before June 2027. You’ll bring curiosity about public policy, corporate responsibility, and stakeholder engagement, plus strong communication and analytical skills.

Visa and Work Rights

Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and will provide a skilled worker visa for successful applicants if they meet the Home Office’s eligibility criteria for a skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants who are not eligible to receive a skilled worker visa, and who we are therefore unable to secure a skilled worker visa for, will be required to have their own legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis from August 2027 to August 2029.

Working In London

If you love the buzz of city life, our global HQ is the place to be. Our London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. Here, you won’t just be perfectly placed to explore the nation’s capital; you’ll be in a place where you can explore the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 25 September 2026. Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised date due to application volumes, and we therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible.