Company: Barclays

Location: Toronto, ON

Job description: Our Graduate programmes deliver immersive experiences, transformative development and incredible support – giving each graduate the best possible start to their career. You’ll learn continually. From bespoke training to courses on our e-learning platform, you’ll become more capable and better-equipped every day.Whichever programme you choose, you’ll do meaningful work, discover resources to help you build a long-term career and develop your skillset with the guidance of a hand-picked line manager and a dedicated talent coach.Key informationDate live: 08/13/2024Business Area: See job descriptionArea of Expertise: Early CareersContract: GraduateReference Code: JR-0000005766Job descriptionPlease note this is a job posting for our 2024 Internship cohort, please do not apply to this position if you have not recently completed an Internship with Barclays. For those interested in our 2025 internship or graduate opportunities, those applications will be opening soon.Graduate Program Overview
If you’re a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. Put simply, we’ll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success, and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you’re curious, creative and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.Why the Investment Banking Graduate Program?
Banking provides comprehensive financial advisory, capital raising, financing and risk management services to corporations, governments and financial institutions worldwide. We take an integrated approach to client coverage, providing our clients with access to bankers who have industry and geography specific expertise across all investment banking products.As a Banking graduate, you will be working with various Investment Banking teams. Here, you’ll come up with the answers to our clients’ most strategic questions. Advising a broad range of corporate clients, you’ll deliver holistic, structured solutions that help our clients deliver on their goals; whether that’s through mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, structured solutions or risk management. After several weeks of intensive training to start, you’ll join one of our industry, product or geographic groups and start working on live deals and business development projects right away. Within small deal teams, you’ll quickly play an important role on a variety of demanding assignments. You may work on:
• Financial analysis and modelling
• Valuation
• Industry research
• Business evaluation and strategic assessment
• Business and idea generation
• External and internal stakeholder communication.Investment Banking at Barclays
Barclays is one of the world’s top-tier investment banks. We are one of the only non-US, full-service rivals to the biggest US investment banks. And being headquartered in Europe gives us a unique advantage. We think and act differently. From Hong Kong to Houston, and Tel Aviv to Tokyo, everyone at Barclays enjoys a real sense of purpose, because they work for a business that fosters innovation, champions sustainability, and deploys finance responsibly for the common good and the long term.Who we’re looking for
To be considered for this program, you must be motivated and curious and be in your final year of study at an undergraduate degree program.Ideally, you’ll have A GPA of 3.2 or above. You’ll have a keen interest in business and finance and a curiosity to learn. We value resourcefulness, teamwork, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirt, all of which might be showcased through your involvement in extracurricular activities.Working in Toronto
Working at our Toronto office will give you the perfect start to your career. With facilities that will enable you to do your best work from day one, our Toronto office is just one of our global offices that we’re proud to call home to our colleagues. Whether you’re collaborating, learning, networking or growing – the Toronto office is the perfect place for you to be.It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.Purpose of the roleTo participate in the day-to-day activities of the investment banking division. Gain broad exposure to different type of clients, transactions and focus on specialist areas.Accountabilities

• Collaboration on live deals, client pitches, support the team with advising on a broad range of corporate clients, delivering holistic, structured solutions to deliver on client goals.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for investment banking.
• Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support to clients and customers, under steadily decreasing supervision, responding to questions about products and services, processing of transactions.
• Development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making in investment banking. Understand how businesses work and learn from experts in the industry.
• Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.

Analyst Expectations

• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organization’s products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organization sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organization.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.What you get in returnHowever high you rise at Barclays, we believe all our employees should receive a competitive package of core benefits flexible to you and your family’s needs. At Barclays, you’ll support our customers and clients, and we’ll support you with rewards that will genuinely make a difference.Paid holiday and vacationCompetitive payPrivate medical careDisability assuranceFlexible workingLife assuranceVoluntary benefitsRetirement planningWhere will you be located?Share jobWhat makes a successful Graduate at Barclays?These key qualities will help you lay a solid foundation for success on our programmes. From day one, we’ll help you further develop and strengthen them.Why Barclays?There’s no other business quite like Barclays. There are no other careers quite like ours. We’re here to champion your development, and we truly want you to enjoy your career journey. We’ll give you all the support and encouragement you need to make the most of this experience. And you’ll have the chance to make a genuine contribution to our inclusive culture and support our purpose as we serve our customers, clients, communities and colleagues.The Barclays WayThis is the spirit of Barclays. It’s why we exist, what we believe and how we behave. But most importantly, it’s how we make decisions, take action and get things done.PurposeWorking together for a better financial future.ValuesWe believe great talent RISES. It acts with Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.MindsetWe discover our full potential through our desire to Empower, Challenge and Drive each other.You get exposed to really supportive and intelligent people that push you to be your best self.– AlexiIt’s great to be surrounded by so much technical talent, but also people through a variety of functions. And I feel like I thrive because there’s so much opportunity to network.– ImogenThere’s really a lot of impactful work you can do day to day. You get to work with really senior engineers on a daily basis and you learn a lot from working with them.– YumingI can reach out to anybody and know that I will be able to find mentorship, support and just a community at Barclays as well.– BeckyMore about working at BarclaysHow to ApplyWe’re committed to providing a supportive and simplified experience for our candidates throughout the application and assessment process. Here, you will find information about what to expect and some guidance around your assessment and interview.While the application process depends on the role, there are some constant steps, which are;Step 1 – Your application
Step 2 – Your assessment
Step 3 – Your interview
Step 4 – Next stepsWe aim to create an inclusive work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know as part of your application.Find out more informationDiversity and InclusionBarclays offers a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community.We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
Barclays offers Graduate programs that provide immersive experiences, transformative development, and incredible support to help kickstart careers. The programs include bespoke training, e-learning courses, meaningful work, resources for long-term career growth, and guidance from line managers and talent coaches. The Investment Banking Graduate Program offers comprehensive financial advisory services, capital raising, financing, and risk management to clients worldwide. Graduates in this program work on live deals, financial analysis, valuation, industry research, and stakeholder communication. Barclays values motivated individuals with an interest in business and finance, teamwork, resourcefulness, and an entrepreneurial spirit. The program emphasizes collaboration, training, and development, as well as the opportunity to work globally. Barclays promotes an inclusive culture and provides competitive benefits to employees. The application process includes steps such as an assessment and interview, with a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment. Barclays is dedicated to diversity, inclusivity, and equal employment opportunities for all individuals.
Job Description

A leading information technology company is seeking an experienced and motivated IT Support Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical support to end users and troubleshooting issues related to hardware, software, and network connectivity. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities:
– Provide tier 1 and tier 2 technical support to end users via phone, email, and in person
– Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, including operating systems, applications, and peripherals
– Install, configure, and maintain computer systems and network equipment
– Collaborate with other IT team members to resolve complex technical problems
– Document support tickets and resolutions in the company’s ticketing system
– Keep up-to-date with the latest technology trends and best practices
– Provide training and guidance to end users on basic IT procedures

Requirements:
– Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field
– 2+ years of experience in IT support or a related field
– Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems and Office applications
– Experience with active directory, VPN, and remote desktop services
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– IT certifications such as CompTIA A+ or Network+ are a plus

If you are a skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, apply now to join our dynamic team!

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Job date: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:12:18 GMT