Contracting at Barclays- what checks do they carry out before you start work?

[northernladuk]

Barclays is no worse than any of the other major banks - probably a bit better.

This is my second stint here (Back office IT PM) and the onboarding process is one of the most straightforward and fastest (2-4 weeks). I've worked at HSBC and hired a load of people, and their onboarding process is a big black box and *painful* and was 4-8 weeks

Deutsche Bank are the worst - they want your high school transcripts (even when you have a degree) - and they will ring up to verify all your credentials - even if they were gained in another country.

Yes I've just copped a 5% cut at Barclays, but better than than 10%... and most banks have the stupid habit of cutting rates any way. This is one of the easiest roles I've ever worked and I really like the company gym, so I'm happy to stay - work/life balance has never been better. Am open to new roles and my favorite agents know this - but it'll take a lot of money to make me change

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[NewtJH]

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Hi guys,
Similarly to this, I am going through the interview process with HSBC for a contract in their HR/Recruitment team, I have some small debts but no large ones or CCJs.
I know they will be doing checks, but will these sorts of things prevent me from working for them?

I've recently passed the checks for one of the Big 4 with no problem, I don't know how similar these may be??

Any help appreciated!

[AndrewK]

Hi guys,
Similarly to this, I am going through the interview process with HSBC for a contract in their HR/Recruitment team, I have some small debts but no large ones or CCJs.
I know they will be doing checks, but will these sorts of things prevent me from working for them?

I've recently passed the checks for one of the Big 4 with no problem, I don't know how similar these may be??

Any help appreciated!

I think everybody has some debts. Isn't how world works - credit card is your debt.

[AndrewK]

Barclays is no worse than any of the other major banks - probably a bit better.

This is my second stint here (Back office IT PM) and the onboarding process is one of the most straightforward and fastest (2-4 weeks). I've worked at HSBC and hired a load of people, and their onboarding process is a big black box and *painful* and was 4-8 weeks

Deutsche Bank are the worst - they want your high school transcripts (even when you have a degree) - and they will ring up to verify all your credentials - even if they were gained in another country.

Yes I've just copped a 5% cut at Barclays, but better than than 10%... and most banks have the stupid habit of cutting rates any way. This is one of the easiest roles I've ever worked and I really like the company gym, so I'm happy to stay - work/life balance has never been better. Am open to new roles and my favorite agents know this - but it'll take a lot of money to make me change

Better? Only Lloyds/RBS can match it. How you enjoy 15 days Furlough ?

[LondonManc]

Hi guys,
Similarly to this, I am going through the interview process with HSBC for a contract in their HR/Recruitment team, I have some small debts but no large ones or CCJs.
I know they will be doing checks, but will these sorts of things prevent me from working for them?

I've recently passed the checks for one of the Big 4 with no problem, I don't know how similar these may be??

Any help appreciated!

Not a problem. Defaults are an issue, not debts. It's about how you're managing your debt and if you've not got defaults/CCJs, then you're managing it.

[NewtJH]

Not a problem. Defaults are an issue, not debts. It's about how you're managing your debt and if you've not got defaults/CCJs, then you're managing it.

Sorry, I meant that they are defaults.
I have made arrangements on the largest of these so far.

[stek]

Sorry, I meant that they are defaults.
I have made arrangements on the largest of these so far.

Prolly gonna fail then...

[jfazzie]

Sorry, I meant that they are defaults.
I have made arrangements on the largest of these so far.

Did they ask you to declare them as part of the process?

It'll depend on the bank, personally I'd be surprised they'll take you on with several defaults due to ML/Fraud.

[stek]

Oddly enough I'm at my fourth bank, never been checked on any them...

[northernladuk]

Oddly enough I'm at my fourth bank, never been checked on any them...

Loo attendants don't touch the financial systems so no need.