Barclays is a diversified British universal bank with a history spanning over 330 years. It operates across five core business areas: UK consumer banking, corporate banking, wealth and private banking, investment banking, and a specialist US consumer bank. The bank employs approximately 100,000 colleagues and maintains a presence in 38 countries.
The company's stated values are Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. Its operational mindset centres on empowering employees, challenging conventions, and driving performance. Barclays identifies its culture as being built on inclusion and opportunity, with a focus on respecting individuals for who they are and valuing their contributions.
The bank positions innovation and the leveraging of diverse perspectives as central to its approach. It states that customers and clients are at the heart of its operations and that it seeks to create an environment where all employees can thrive, learning continuously from both success and failure.
