FAQs

No. To make the application process fair and consistent, all applications must be made online via this website. We don't accept any other form of application.

Your initial application should take less than 30 minutes to complete. You may find it useful to have an electronic copy of your CV/resumé to hand so you can copy and paste the relevant parts into your application.

Please always attach a full version of your CV/resumé (including contact details, education etc) to your application, even though some of these details may also be on your application form.

If you've applied to Barclays Wealth or Barclays Capital in a previous academic year you may reapply. You must submit a new application and provide details of any previous applications. Please note that you can only apply once in each academic year to either Barclays Wealth, Barclays Capital or Barclays Corporate and we have mechanisms in place to detect multiple and duplicate applications.

No. You can only make one application per academic year and this must be to either Barclays Wealth or Barclays Capital - you're not allowed to apply to both and we have mechanisms in place to detect multiple applications.  If we find out during the application process that you've applied to both, only your first application will remain valid.

A PDF of our brochure is available to download here. To make sure you have all the information you need we're also holding presentations at a number of campuses, or you can contact your university's careers service.

To make it easy for you and us, you can use your username and password to access your data and edit your personal details section. We will only accept one application per candidate and have mechanisms in place to detect multiple and duplicate applications.

You can use your username and password to access your data and edit your application. Please note that your username will remain as your original email address.

Please withdraw your application using the online system.

Yes. Anyone can apply and all applications are considered against the same criteria, regardless of which university you attend.

Barclays Wealth is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. We'll make reasonable adjustments to the selection process where necessary. If you think you have a disability that may impact on your performance anywhere in the selection process, you will get the opportunity to speak to our team during the application process or at one of our many campus events.

No. You should only apply if you're ready to take up employment in 2012

Depending on your university, you may meet someone from the business at a recruiting event, or as part of the selection process.

Yes, but please note that work permit regulations vary between the different locations. You should be aware that the granting of work permits is beyond the control of Barclays Wealth and subject to local immigration laws.

Globally, immigration laws are becoming ever more stringent and whilst we do accept applications from those needing a work permit these are becoming very hard to obtain in certain locations. We'll do everything we can to obtain work permits, but cannot guarantee these.

We'd like you to research the opportunities available on the website, so you can make the right decision during the application. You may only apply to one business area and one location. You cannot apply to Barclays Wealth and Barclays Capital - you must decide before applying which business you feel you're more suited to.

The summer programme normally starts in June for 10 weeks. Our full-time graduate programme starts in September 2012.

Should you receive an offer of employment from Barclays Wealth, details of relocation allowances will be contained in your offer pack.

Yes. Private Bankers are required to pass the IMC (Investment Management Certificate) and the CFA. Others are considered on a case-by-case basis and according to business needs. The CFA is compulsory at the Private Banker level.

With us you can expect:

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation allowance
• Private medical cover
• Generous holiday allowance
• Staff banking / lending facilities

Should you be made an offer of employment, full details will be discussed with you at this stage.

No. We offer summer internships which give a valuable insight into Barclays Wealth and are available to penultimate year university applicants. We also offer the Spring Session programme to first year university students. We do not currently offer industrial placements.

Yes, subject to the production of appropriate receipts.

If we offer you a position and you require a work permit, we'll apply on your behalf. However, we can't guarantee that a work permit or visa will be issued as this is subject to local immigration laws.

Globally, immigration laws are becoming ever more stringent and whilst we do accept applications from those needing a work permit, these are becoming very hard to obtain in certain locations.