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Operations Intern

Barclays Knutsford On-site entry internship

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Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our Operations team as a Summer Intern. As an Operations Intern, you will support 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.

Responsibilities

  • Performance of KYC tasks while following standard procedures related to Client Due Diligence and AML policies.
  • Monitoring of 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.
  • Provision of support to continuous improvement of the operational process and the development of best practices; coming up with ways to improve systems and processes.
  • Provision of support for cleared derivatives, performing daily reconciliation of related fees, and undertaking a range of complex customer and product-related processing activities.
  • Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.

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.
  • 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 organisation's 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.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to work on real projects and gain hands-on experience
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Professional development and growth opportunities

Requirements

  • Currently in penultimate year of university studies
  • Expected to graduate in 2028
  • Customer-first mindset and natural curiosity for what's next
  • Quick to adapt, eager to explore new technologies, and comfortable turning complex data into clear, compelling stories

Skills

Required

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