Global Retail and Commercial Banking (GRCB) Emerging Markets
Barclays GRCB Emerging Markets Business Unit was formed in March 2007, bringing together Barclays long-established businesses in Africa with its newly created or re-launched businesses in the UAE, Egypt and India.
What we do
Barclays GRCB Emerging Markets Business Unit was formed in March 2007, bringing together Barclays long-established businesses in Africa with its newly created or re-launched businesses in the UAE, Egypt and India.
In July 2008, the region was further expanded to include new operations in Pakistan and in September 2008, Barclays announced the acquisition of Akita Bank in Indonesia, bringing the total business size to 15 countries.
The markets are split into the following clusters:
- Middle East and North Africa
- East and West Africa
- Southern Africa
- India and Indian Ocean
- Pakistan
- Indonesia
GRCB Emerging Markets serves more than four million customers and employs more than 22,000 colleagues.
Typical roles
GRCB Emerging Markets is one of the fastest-growing areas of the Barclays global business, developing at a rapid rate in high-potential parts of the world.
Head of Retail Branch Banking
Our Heads of Retail Branch Banking drive and deliver retail business at Barclays branches within their parts of the GRCB Emerging Markets region, promoting success through strong leadership.
Mortgage Lending and Control Manager, Middle East and North Africa
Our Mortgage Lending and Control Managers are tasked with building Barclays new mortgage business in this area, taking responsibility for the credit control of a portfolio expected to be worth £300m within three years.
Performance & Planning Manager, Barclays Africa
Working with stakeholders in functions across the Barclays Africa business, our Performance & Planning Managers analyse performance in the country and recommend how the Group can achieve its goals for growth there.
Why join us
Barclays international reach is growing rapidly and a role within GRCB Emerging Markets offers an opportunity to become part of a dynamic drive to help the Group expand.
The pace of change is fast but not at the expense of training. Barclays recognises that career development across the region is key to the progress being made. Comprehensive training is available in every country, along with mentoring programmes and partnerships with some of the world’s leading universities.
