Meet our people
From a customer-facing role in a high street branch to international investment banking, or a job within the company's many vital support functions, Barclays offers a wealth of career opportunities. Join Barclays and become part of a business that's thriving in more than 50 countries, with a diverse workforce of more than 144,000 people, supported by extensive training, innovative products and an inspiring culture.
A day in the life...
Colleagues from across the global business describe a typical day at work
Nita: Group Operational Risk
"I help stakeholders across the business understand the actual and potential risks we face in Barclays Emerging Markets region."
Perrie: UK Retail Banking
"It's my job to deliver outstanding customer service and recommend products and services which suit the specific needs of customers in a branch."
Sian: Finance
"I'm responsible for helping some of the Group Centre functions manage their budgets."
Steve: Group Internal Audit
"I lead teams of audit professionals to test and deliver assurance to Executive Management as to how effectively Barclays is mitigating risk within its UK Retail Banking business."
Lyn: Human Resources
"My responsibilities include ensuring Barclays Kenya's GRCB Business Unit attracts, recruits and retains the most talented people."
Murali: Barclaycard
"Although I'm based in Dubai, I'm responsible for Barclaycard in Kenya, Egypt and Botswana."
Paul: Commercial Credit Risk
"I'm responsible for getting the infrastructure, people and processes in place to ensure Barclays is managing its wholesale credit risk exposure in Western Europe."
Alex: Barclays Wealth
"My number one responsibility is looking after the wealth management of the 80 affluent clients in my portfolio."
Sarah: Barclays Global Leadership Programme
"I'm on Barclays Global Leadership Programme for MBA graduates and my responsibilities will change depending on the area of the business I'm assigned to."
