Graduate Analyst Programme - Financial Services

<div class="content-intro"><h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">About Baringa&nbsp;</span></h3> <p>Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding.</p> <p>The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation.</p> <p>Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors.</p> <p>Certified as a&nbsp;<em>Great Place to Work </em>around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the <em>Financial Times </em>in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by <em>Forbes </em>for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms.</p></div><h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 53, 142);"><span data-contrast="none">Our Graduate Analyst Programme</span></span></h3> <p>Our Graduate Analyst role offers the opportunity to start and grow your career at Baringa. As a permanent member of our team from day one, you'll work on a variety of real client and internal projects, develop valuable skills, and make a meaningful contribution from the outset.</p> <p>You'll work alongside experienced consultants, building both your technical and professional capabilities through structured learning, hands-on experience, and ongoing development opportunities. Along the way, you'll build relationships across the business, collaborate with colleagues from different teams and sectors, and contribute to work that makes a real impact.</p> <p>If you're a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career, Baringa offers a supportive and collaborative environment where you can develop your skills, gain practical experience, and build a successful long-term future with us.</p> <p>We're looking for <strong>Graduate Analysts</strong> to join our <strong>Financial Services</strong> practice.</p> <p>Financial Services is being reinvented. AI is transforming how businesses operate, customer expectations are rising and established players are under pressure to grow, innovate and perform at pace. That’s where Baringa comes in. Across Banking, Capital Markets and Insurance, we work alongside senior leaders at some of the world’s leading financial institutions to tackle the challenges that matter most. From unlocking new sources of growth and reimagining how businesses operate, to harnessing AI and responding to rapidly changing markets, we help turn complex problems into meaningful, lasting impact. You’ll bring together bold strategic thinking, analytical rigour, an AI-native mindset and a bias for action - helping clients move from ambition to results. It’s challenging, fast-moving work at the intersection of strategy, technology and transformation, with the opportunity to make an impact from the very start of your career.</p> <p><em>Desired Skills: Tech and Data (AI) Experience (where applicable), Structured problem solving, Data analysis, Digital and AI literacy, Team collaboration and personal communication, Adaptability, Commercial and financial curiosity.</em></p> <p><em>Desired Degrees: STEM, Business, Politics, Law, Geography</em></p> <h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);"><span data-contrast="none">So, what's in it for you?</span></span></h3> <ul> <li>You’ll join with a cohort of our Graduate Analysts. As a cohort, you will participate in our Analyst Development Programme. Our programme is designed to develop the client, commercial and people skills that you need for a successful career at Baringa.&nbsp;</li> <li>You will join our Global Analyst Community, connecting Analysts with one another to share their experiences and lessons learnt, whilst also gaining knowledge and skills from experienced Baringa people&nbsp;</li> <li>You decide on the development you need. We invest in you, to ensure you remain the best in the business, through formal training and qualifications, coaching and mentoring.&nbsp;</li> <li>You can talk to anyone in the business. There are no barriers, and everyone is accessible, from our Analysts to our Partners. Out Partner to consultant ratio of 1:10, means you get to learn and work alongside our Directors and Partners on a daily basis.&nbsp;</li> <li>We’re proud to put people first with wellbeing at the forefront of our culture, one example of this is that every employee receives £300 a year to put towards their wellbeing!</li> <li>All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme, which seeks to ensure that everyone has a stake in the success of the company.&nbsp;</li> <li>We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break - As such we have introduced the ‘Re-charge’ benefit meaning Baringa will offer all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.&nbsp;</li> <li>Lastly, we recognise the importance of work-life balance and we know that the ‘ideal’ balance will vary from person to person and will change at different stages of our working lives.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);"><span data-contrast="none">Requirements</span>&nbsp;</span></h3> <ul> <li>Applicants must have&nbsp;the&nbsp;permanent right to work in the UK now and in the future.</li> <li>All applicants will be asked for proof if invited to an assessment centre.</li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><u>Please note we’re unable to sponsor individuals for this opportunity.</u>&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559738":200,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"></span></p> <h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);"><span data-contrast="none">Key dates</span></span></h3> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);"><span data-contrast="none"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="TextRun SCXW264390341 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW264390341 BCX8">Application window closes: </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW264390341 BCX8">Monday 19</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW264390341 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW264390341 BCX8" data-fontsize="11">th</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW264390341 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW264390341 BCX8"> October, 12pm GMT Midday</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW264390341 BCX8"><span class="SCXW264390341 BCX8">&nbsp;</span><br class="SCXW264390341 BCX8"></span><span class="TextRun SCXW264390341 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW264390341 BCX8">Assessment centres: </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW264390341 BCX8">New Year 2027</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW264390341 BCX8"><span class="SCXW264390341 BCX8">&nbsp;</span><br class="SCXW264390341 BCX8"></span><span class="TextRun SCXW264390341 BCX8" lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW264390341 BCX8">We are looking for individuals to start with Baringa</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW264390341 BCX8">September 2027</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559738":200,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"></span></p> <h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);"><span data-contrast="none">What a career at Baringa will give you</span>&nbsp;</span></h2> <h3><br><span data-contrast="none"><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);">Putting</span> </span><span data-contrast="none"><span style="color: rgb(208, 0, 111);">People</span> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);"><span data-contrast="none">First.</span> </span></h3> <h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142);"><span data-contrast="none">Baringa is a People First company and wellbeing is at the forefront of our culture. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and flexible working and provide our staff amazing benefits. Some of these benefits include:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></span></h3> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Generous Annual Leave Policy:</span><span data-contrast="none"> We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559685":1320,"335559738":200,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Flexible Working:</span><span data-contrast="none"> We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559685":1320,"335559738":200,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Corporate Responsibility Days:</span><span data-contrast="none"> Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559685":1320,"335559738":200,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Wellbeing Fund:</span><span data-contrast="none"> We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their