Barclays bank offers exiting Careers in Kenya for Graduate Emerging Managers Programme
The Graduate Emerging Managers (GEM) programme provides entry level opportunities through a structured development programme, to develop graduates into management and eventually senior management level positions. We are looking for highly motivated, energetic and competent
candidates to undertake this two year development programme at Barclays Bank of Kenya.
With over 120,000 colleagues working globally, serving more 27 million customers around the world, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the market to ensure that we continue to offer world class services. Our colleagues who come from a wide range of backgrounds all have a similar story to tell in terms of the wealth of opportunities in Barclays.
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
At Barclays we are committed to giving equal opportunities and respecting the diverse nature and backgrounds of our colleagues, customers, shareholders and communities. According to our Group Chief Executive, John Varley, "Diversity touches upon everything we do as a business, from shareholder value, employee well-being, customer satisfaction and loyalty, to our contribution to and reputation in the communities we serve".
At Barclays we are committed to giving equal opportunities and respecting the diverse nature and backgrounds of our colleagues, customers, shareholders and communities. According to our Group Chief Executive, John Varley, "Diversity touches upon everything we do as a business, from shareholder value, employee well-being, customer satisfaction and loyalty, to our contribution to and reputation in the communities we serve".
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As an extremely diverse business, we are looking for equally diverse skills and experience that will address our business needs. You will need to be the kind of person who grabs opportunities and makes the most of them; the kind of person who has the flexibility to progress in a growing and changing Barclays. Most important of all, you must be a person who will always put the customer at the centre of everything you do! This is the key differentiator between Barclays and the competition.
As an extremely diverse business, we are looking for equally diverse skills and experience that will address our business needs. You will need to be the kind of person who grabs opportunities and makes the most of them; the kind of person who has the flexibility to progress in a growing and changing Barclays. Most important of all, you must be a person who will always put the customer at the centre of everything you do! This is the key differentiator between Barclays and the competition.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
We want our people to feel valued for their important contribution to our business and to get the most out of their careers and life outside work. Offering a generous salary is an important part of the reward – we however do better than this. We also offer the very best training and development to enable your skills to flourish and groom you to take on challenging and exciting roles.
We want our people to feel valued for their important contribution to our business and to get the most out of their careers and life outside work. Offering a generous salary is an important part of the reward – we however do better than this. We also offer the very best training and development to enable your skills to flourish and groom you to take on challenging and exciting roles.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants MUST meet the following criteria in order to apply for the Graduate Emerging Managers Programme:-
Applicants MUST meet the following criteria in order to apply for the Graduate Emerging Managers Programme:-
- Masters Degree OR a university degree( Upper Second class Honors) with a completed professional qualification in a business related subject
- Minimum Grade B in English and Mathematics
- Minimum Mean Grade B in 'O' levels or Equivalent
Training & development Getting the best from our people
You will undertake two placements over approximately 9 to 12 months. This will provide you with the opportunity to develop yourself in a role including for example, a customer facing, analytical, team leader, project/change manager and/or relationship manager.Formal training will help you develop the skills and knowledge to achieve in your first management role. This will be provided at various intervals during the programme and will assist you in developing a range of core competencies relevant to your chosen business area before rolling out into the business.
Barclays Bank Careers in Kenya Salaries and benefits:
Excellent, competitive packages
We offer a competitive package for graduates joining the Graduate Emerging Managers. If successful, you will be employed in Kenya.
The package for trainees joining the Barclays Africa Leadership Programme includes:
- Competitive Starting Salary
- Performance Incentive Bonuses - this means that your individual achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
- Holidays
- Pensions
Specific details will be provided to you during the first round selection events