Technology Analyst Graduate Programme 2026 London

Barclays UK; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking recent graduates for their Technology Analyst Graduate Programme. This 2-year programme involves hands-on experience across multiple technology functions. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and a passion for technology, helping bridge the gap between business needs and tech solutions. Join a dynamic environment fostering innovation and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate.
• Strong degree or expected degree.
• Genuine interest in technology.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the day to day operations of technology function.
• Engage in design and innovation using the newest technologies.
• Collaborate across functions to meet business needs.

Skills

Motivation

Interest in technology

Ability to connect business needs and tech solutions

Education

Strong degree or expected degree in any area

Job description

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. You will receive training and support to help you make your mark. We 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. 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 enables you to go fully-equipped into your role as you embark on the first of three eight-month long rotations.

Why the Technology Analyst Graduate programme?

Banking is technology. So, as part of one of our Technology teams, you’ll be right at the heart of what we do – because every part of our business relies on tech. It helps us keep transactions moving. It manages critical data. It supports and protects 48 million customers and clients worldwide. All of which takes a lot of forward thinking. By constantly developing and maintaining our digital infrastructure worldwide, we harness the power of technology to support the economy and make a difference to people’s lives.

As part of Technology, you’ll join a world where your work delivers tangible outcomes for all kinds of people and organisations every day. At our purpose-built tech campuses across the world, we’re shaping the future of financial technology by creating a culture where tech people can make their voices heard and do their best work. You’ll build your career in an environment where we’re advancing machine learning, leveraging Gen AI, and harnessing FinTech. All while working alongside, and learning from, industry experts.

To be considered for this opportunity

You'll be motivated with a strong degree or expected degree – in any area. Ideally, you’ll also bring a genuine interest in technology and a talent for connecting the dots between business needs and tech solutions. You’re someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and innovation — able to speak both languages and help teams translate ideas into impact. With a passion for driving the next big breakthrough, you’re excited by the chance to shape how technology transforms the way we work.

For the graduate programme:

Please be advised that the 2026 Technology Graduate Programme is not one which we can offer sponsorship for at this time. Accordingly, applicants for this position will need to have the legal right to work in the UK on a full time basis from August 2026 to August 2028.

Following the graduate programme

Please note that the Technology business area is currently deemed out of scope for sponsorship. Please be assured that we considered all factors very carefully, prior to making this decision. Accordingly, as it currently stands, you would not be eligible to receive a Skilled Worker Visa from Barclays at the end of the Graduate Programme if you obtain a role in this area.

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 all 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.

Purpose of the role

To participate in the day to day operations of the technology function, working across a range of technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Accountabilities

• Participation in design and innovation of products using the newest technologies.
• Cross-functional collaboration with the business to understand their needs and convey them to the broader development team, ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Development of change and innovative solutions.
• Collaboration with peers and promote a culture of knowledge sharing.

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 workand 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 organisations 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.