2027 Operations Analyst Graduate Program Whippany

Barclays•Jefferson, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the day-to-day operations of the operations business division, providing insights and expertise to help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities. The program is designed for recent graduates or soon-to-be graduates, offering curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape their careers. Graduates will receive training and support to make their mark on the world, empowering them to influence how things are done and where the company goes next. Graduates are considered vital to the company's success, and applications are welcomed from all backgrounds. The program emphasizes curiosity, creativity, and ambition, fostering an environment where individuals can truly belong.

Requirements

Must have a strong degree or expected degree achieved before June 2027.
GPA of 3.2 or above.
Customer-first mindset.
Natural curiosity for what's next.
Quick to adapt.
Eager to explore new technologies.
Always on the lookout for smarter ways to work.
Tech-savvy and insight-driven.
Ability to turn complex data into clear, compelling stories.
Comfortable sharing insights with stakeholders across the business.
Challenges the status quo and thrives on innovation.

Nice To Haves

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.
Ability to lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
Demonstrate clear leadership behaviors (Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others).
Develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
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 owned or contributed to.
Deliver 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.
Demonstrate Barclays Values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship).
Demonstrate Barclays Mindset (Empower, Challenge and Drive).

Responsibilities

Perform KYC tasks following standard procedures related to Client Due Diligence and AML policies.
Monitor real-time transaction flow, trade updates, and exception queues to ensure timely and accurate trade representation across systems.
Address incident, problem, and change management issues to improve services across the bank.
Support the continuous improvement of operational processes and the development of best practices, identifying ways to improve systems and processes.
Provide support for cleared derivatives, performing daily reconciliation of related fees and undertaking a range of complex customer and product-related processing activities.
Participate in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.