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Recruitment Process

Private Bankers

All applications for Private Banker positions (both full-time and intern) should be submitted via our online application form. You'll also need an electronic copy of your CV/resumé ready to attach to your online application.

Initial Testing - We believe that this is the most objective way to assess candidates against the same criteria. We invite applicants to sit aptitude tests to ensure they've got the numerical and verbal reasoning skills needed to get the most out of their placement.

Familiarise yourself with the test format and types of questions you'll be asked by having a look at our sample questions.

Please note that we may ask you to take the numerical and verbal reasoning tests again if you reach the assessment centre stage.

First interview - On successful completion of our tests, you may be invited for a face-to-face or telephone interview so that we can find out more about you and your reasons for wanting to join us. This is your opportunity to highlight your strengths and abilities.

Assessment centres - Having proved your suitability for Barclays, the last stage is finding out if you'll fit in with our culture. We'll consider your career prospects with us, your aptitude for specific roles and how your character adapts to our work environment. Through a combination of interviews, analytical exercises, psychometric tests, group activities and presentations, we'll determine if Barclays is right for you and if you're right for Barclays.

Spring Session

As the Spring Session is jointly conducted by the wealth and investment management and investment banking divisions of Barclays, your application must be made via the Barclays investment bank website.

You'll need an electronic copy of your CV/resumé ready to attach to your online application.

Testing - We believe that this is the most objective way to assess candidates against the same criteria. We invite applicants to sit aptitude tests to ensure they've got the numerical and verbal reasoning skills needed to get the most out of the Spring Session.

Familiarise yourself with the test format and types of questions you'll be asked by having a look at our sample questions.

First interview - On successful completion of our tests, you may be invited for an interview so that we can find out more about you and your reasons for wanting to participate in the Spring Session.

Once you've submitted your application (which will involve uploading a one page CV and completing the application form), you'll be invited to take online aptitude tests. Once you've completed the initial testing, we'll review your application and invite selected candidates to an interview day in London.

We'll then make offers within a few days of your interview.