Barclays Business Analyst candidates report an online assessment followed by behavioral, project-based and sometimes case or Excel rounds. Technical depth varies by team, so prepare stories, project walkthroughs and light data skills.
$112K
Avg. Base Comp
$120K
Avg. Total Comp
3-5 rounds
Typical Rounds
2-8 weeks
Process Length
Barclays Business Analyst candidates describe a process that leans more toward behavioral and project-based questions than deep technical testing, although it varies by team. Many start with an online assessment, such as maths and cognitive tests, and one candidate then did a solo video interview with behavioural prompts and personality questions. Later stages are commonly virtual or video conversations with team leads, department heads or directors.
The most repeated theme is concrete examples. Candidates mention questions about resolving conflict, showing leadership, handling risk, influencing others, handling pushback and promoting innovation. Several also describe motivation questions such as "why Barclays" and walkthroughs of past projects, so STAR stories tied to the role's skills are worth preparing.
Technical content is lighter and less consistent. One candidate was asked about the difference between EDP and CDP, another analyzed data in Excel during an assessment round, and another presented a case study built around a problem scenario. One candidate also described a problem-solving round on a realistic business situation, and another said the "technical" questions were general enough to answer through personal projects. Check the job description to gauge how technical your team's process may be.
Outcomes are mixed. Several candidates received offers, while one learned of a rejection only by checking the careers portal after three interviews. One candidate left after the online test when salary and relocation expectations were raised. Be ready to discuss both early on, and keep your answers specific rather than rehearsed.
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The interview process at Barclays for the Business Analyst role was a multi-stage affair, though the exact structure varied depending on when I went through it. In my case, it started with an online application followed by a phone screen, then moved into video interviews and a final assessment stage. The whole thing took a few weeks to complete, but it was never overwhelming—the team was genuinely pleasant throughout, which made the experience feel less high-pressure than I'd anticipated.
Every single round centered on behavioral questions framed around Barclays' core values. They loved the STAR method, so I came prepared with specific examples structured around Situation, Task, Action, and Result. The questions themselves were straightforward but meaningful. I got asked about a time I demonstrated empathy in a previous role, how I handled a situation where something went wrong, and whether I could recall a time I showed integrity or maintained confidentiality. They also wanted to walk through my resume and understand my motivation for joining. The hiring managers were conversational rather than interrogative, which helped me feel like we were actually having a dialogue instead of being grilled.
What stood out most was that there was no technical component at all. This wasn't a role where they needed to see coding skills or SQL prowess—they were really trying to understand how I worked with people, how I responded to adversity, and whether my values aligned with theirs. The final round included time with both HR and the hiring manager, each conversation lasting between 45 minutes to an hour. After that, I was invited for an office tour, which felt like a signal they were seriously considering me. They got back to me the next day with an offer, which was refreshingly quick and suggested they'd made a decision fairly decisively.
Prep tip from this candidate
Structure every behavioral answer using SMART or STAR method and tie each response directly to one of Barclays' core values—they ask specifically for examples of empathy, integrity, confidentiality, and how you handle mistakes. This isn't technical; it's entirely behavioral, so spend your prep time on crafting strong stories with clear outcomes rather than studying data structures.
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Synthesized from candidate reports. Individual experiences may vary.
Candidates report starting with an online application followed by an online test, such as maths and cognitive assessments. One candidate found the test more office-admin in style than expected. Practice timed numerical and logical questions beforehand.
Some candidates describe a phone or HR conversation covering background, goals, and why Barclays. One reports being asked about salary expectations and relocation by talent acquisition after the test, and the process stopped there. Have your expectations and location flexibility ready, as this may come up early.
Reports include a solo video interview with behavioural and personality questions, and first-round conversations about your background. Candidates mention walking through past banking projects, why Barclays, and why banking. Prepare concise stories that map to the role.
Technical content differs between candidates. Reports mention Excel data analysis, a case study presentation, a business problem walkthrough, and EDP versus CDP terminology. One candidate said the technical questions were general enough to answer with personal projects. Expect practical explanations of your own work rather than guaranteed coding exercises.
Final stages are reported as virtual interviews with team leads, department heads or directors. Candidates mention influencing others, handling pushback, risk, leadership, conflict and Barclays values such as innovation. One candidate noted the interviews felt loosely structured rather than tied to a formal competency framework.
