Job Description

Join us at Barclays as an Associate Banker in our Belfast office where you will be effectively supporting and contributing to the growth of one or more relationship managed portfolios across UK Corporate Banking.


Working within our Large Corporate Healthcare team you will closely working with one or more Bankers and/or Associate Bankers to delight customers and maximise overall satisfaction & advocacy. Proactive use of broader client/colleague support functions to enable our journey to become the 'go-to' bank.


This role will allow you to develop a solid foundation in Corporate Banking knowledge and skills, and forms a key step in the career path to becoming a Corporate Banker.


Essential Skills:

Delivering results through building relationships Strong customer relationships and internal network relationships Experience in client service and communication

Desired Skills:

Awareness of business/personal customer solutions Knowledge of credit risk processes and policy Knowledge of control environment and AML risk

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.


This role is based in Belfast.

Purpose of the role

To support Relationship Directors with the growth of their portfolio, Maximising the clients overall experience by striving to be consistently excellent in all they do.

Accountabilities

Following, improving and strengthening of controls wherever possible, working collaboratively with Relationship Director to proactively identify and manage risk. Relationship management with Product and Group Partners and act as a conduit for the portfolio. Deliver Products and Services to meet the needs of our clients and balance both short- and long-term consideration. Provision of Support to Relationship Managers/Directors, such as supporting client contact strategy, Annual Reviews and the maintenance of client account plans. Provision of service to clients to drive positive Savanta scores, ensuring servicing activity is directed to the appropriate contact point championing self-serve and digital adoption. Participation in internal training programs and workshops to develop their knowledge of banking products, financial analysis, and relationship management skills. Development and maintenance of industry knowledge dependent on portfolio purity, supporting team industry initiatives.

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 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 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.