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Our Barclays Story

Join Barclays and you’ll step into a business with so much to offer you. The work we do makes a real and lasting difference to the economic lives of our customers and communities; finance is essential to the way the world operates – and that means in your

About Barclays

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 38 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.

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330

year history

100K

colleagues

38

countries

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Our Mindset

The power of who we are is greatest when we are bound together by a common Purpose, shared Values – and a single Mindset, which shapes how we get things done, always with our customers and clients at the heart of what we do.

The Barclays Way

This is the spirit of Barclays. It’s why we exist, what we believe and how we behave. But most importantly, it’s how we make decisions, take action and get things done.

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Purpose

Our role in society is defined in our Purpose. It provides a clear expression of why what we do matters, and our drive to deliver for our customers, clients and communities.

Our new purpose is:

Working together for a better financial future.

Values

If our Purpose is why we exist, our five Values are our moral compass: they are the fundamentals of who we are, and what we believe is right.

Mindset

The power of who we are is greatest when we are bound together by a common Purpose, shared Values – and a single Mindset, which shapes how we get things done, always with our customers and clients at the heart of what we do.

Question whether things can be improved, simplified and/or automated. Be curious and ambitious; challenge the status quo. Speak up and listen up. Be open to alternative viewpoints. Use insights based on data to inform decisions. Deeply understand client and customer needs to develop long term relationships.

Act like an owner. Take personal responsibility and accountability. Operate with precision to deliver high quality work efficiently. Manage risks proactively. Champion change and actively support transformation. Be prepared to adapt. Collaborate across Barclays to get things done. Focus on outcomes that deliver sustainable value to our clients, customers, shareholders and communities.

Trust, support and inspire each other to deliver. Promote a culture of inclusion and leverage diverse perspectives. Celebrate success. Learn from failure and use it to continuously improve. Know what decisions you can take and make them. Address issues or problems you encounter, and raise those outside your remit.

Our culture

When you join Barclays, you become part of a culture where you can bring your true self to work and make a genuine contribution.

Benefits

Barclays is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. This community empowers colleagues to confidently engage, which helps us better understand our customers and drive their progress.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

To create the kind of community we can all feel at home in, we focus on five pillars of diversity and inclusion; Multigenerational, Gender, LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Disability.

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Wellbeing

Find inspiration in the real-life stories of our colleagues who don't just fit in at Barclays, they belong. By sharing who they are, they are transforming who we will become - every day.

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