Strategy & Insights Analyst

Join Barclays as a Strategy & Insights Analyst, where you will support the delivery of the Group Innovation and Partnerships Strategy & Insights agenda through market intelligence, customer and industry research, strategic analysis, and executive-ready insight generation. Working within a highly visible team, you will help shape Barclays' innovation priorities by analysing market and technology trends, producing thought leadership, horizon-scanning and predictive insight papers, and translating complex information into clear, actionable recommendations. This role offers broad exposure across the business, partnering with senior stakeholders to support innovation initiatives, portfolio governance activities, and evidence-based decision making that enables Barclays to identify, assess, and act on emerging opportunities and risks.

Please note that this is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Ability to research market, customer, competitor and technology developments; analyse qualitative and quantitative information; and translate findings into clear, evidence-led recommendations.
• Ability to communicate complex information concisely, produce high-quality, decision-ready presentations and briefings, and tailor content effectively for senior stakeholders and external partners.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining effective oversight of actions, risks, controls, decisions and dependencies.

Some other highly valued skills include:

• Curiosity and practical understanding of AI, digital platforms and emerging technologies, including how they could improve customer outcomes, efficiency, insight or control.
• Previous exposure to innovation, strategy, market intelligence, commercial analysis, governance, reporting or programme delivery within financial services or a similarly regulated environment.
• Ability to learn quickly, seek and act on feedback, adapt to new subject areas and proactively build capability over time.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

The successful candidate can be based in London (Luke Street) or Glasgow Campus.