Global Retail and Commercial Banking (GRCB) Western Europe
GRCB Western Europe employs around 10,900 people and serves more than two million customers in four countries.
What we do
In France, Barclays offers complete banking and investment management services, and is recognised as a leading banking brand and product innovator.
In Italy, Barclays serves both retail and commercial customers, and is one of the country’s leading mortgage providers.
Barclays Portugal has been named the country’s best bank for customer service in an independent survey*, and provides a full range of banking services to affluent individuals, non-resident clients, large corporations and small businesses.
In Spain, Barclays is the leading foreign banking institution, serving more than 920,000 individual and business customers.
And in Russia Barclays was further expanded with the acquisition of leading Russian bank Expobank In July 2008. Barclays Russia provides services to more than 400,000 companies and private clients, and has a network of more than 400 ATMs across the country.
*2007 national study conducted by Multimétrica, a financial market research company, evaluating the customer service and physical aspects of branches.
Typical roles
A career in GRCB Western Europe is an opportunity to be part of a fast-growing sector within the global Group. Barclays is already a powerful player in the French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese markets, with plans to extend its reach across these regions.
Relationship Manager
Our Relationship Managers work closely with clients and customers, understanding their specific banking requirements and helping to drive business growth by delivering excellent service and rewarding results.
Lead Analyst, Credit Performance and Optimisation, Cards
Our Lead Analysts in the Cards business develop and monitor credit policy for a portfolio of customers within a specific country in the GRCB Western Europe region.
Branch Manager
A Branch Manager leads a team of colleagues and deals directly with customers to recommend appropriate products and services.
Why join us
Across France, Italy, Portugal and Spain, Barclays offers a range of products and services tailored to meet the needs of individual customers and commercial clients.
A role within GRCB Western Europe is a chance to be part of a business that is making great strides across markets outside its UK base. Barclays aims to build on its achievements and established brands in GRCB Western Europe, strengthening the international business and giving colleagues an opportunity to be part of this exciting expansion.









