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      Barclays

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      Barclays reviews

      4.0

      78% would recommend to a friend

      (22,144 total reviews)
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      C.S. Venkatakrishnan

      85% approve of CEO

      72% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Barclays has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 22,144 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Barclays employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

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      22K reviews
      4.0
      Apr 13, 2026

      Good benefitd

      Analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Good working hours and good working culture

      Cons

      There is no cons at the moment

      5.0
      Apr 11, 2026

      Barclays HR

      Compensation manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Barclays is a strong global bank with a well-established reputation, and that shows in the structure and resources available to employees. The training and onboarding are solid, especially for early-career roles, and there are good opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues. The company invests heavily in technology and transformation, which makes it an interesting place to work if you’re in digital, risk, or operations. Work-life balance is generally reasonable compared to other large banks, depending on the team. There’s also a noticeable effort toward diversity and inclusion, and internal mobility can be a real advantage if you’re proactive.

      Cons

      Like many large organisations, Barclays can be quite bureaucratic. Decision-making is sometimes slow, and processes can feel overly complex. Your experience will vary significantly depending on your manager and department—some teams are excellent, others less so. Compensation is competitive but not always the best in the market, particularly when compared to some investment banks or fintech firms. Change initiatives are frequent, which can lead to uncertainty or shifting priorities.

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