Strong benefits but challenging internal progression and short-term focus - Vice President Barclays Employee Review

4.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Well established bank, solid presence in UK and USA. A lot of investment in new AI solutions. Solid benefits and perks.

Cons

There has been a significant shift of roles from the UK and US to India, which has made internal progression increasingly challenging without strong networks. Decision‑making has being consistently short‑term focus for years; dealings with fires, rather that prevent them.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Can’t think of 1. Not even 1.

Cons

Pay is the lowest compared to similar company with the same role. Upper management speaks to staff with a patronizing tone; cutting them off, and talking down to them. At times it felt like they purposefully were attempting to find things wrong instead of working together as a team to meet objectives. Understaffed. Fully expected to do the work of a team of 6 despite being a team of 2 for example.

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