Description
We are seeking an Analyst – RMG at Barclays, where you will leverage technology and risk expertise to aid Management in effectively understanding and managing the Risk & Capital profile of Global Markets.
Purpose of the role
The role involves maintaining the smooth and efficient operation of trading desks, providing operational support and expertise to traders, sales professionals, and other key stakeholders. You will handle administrative tasks, provide market information and research, and ensure uninterrupted trading activities.
Accountabilities
- Provide immediate and efficient technical support to traders and sales professionals on the trading desks, resolving hardware, software, and network-related issues.
- Coordinate trade execution by liaising with traders, clients, and other internal teams to ensure smooth transactions.
- Maintain and update trade records, transaction logs, and client databases accurately.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to support sales and trading activities.
- Monitor market data and assist in the analysis of financial information for trading decisions.
- Perform operational tasks such as processing trades, confirming orders, and resolving trade discrepancies.
Analyst Expectations
- Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard, consistently driving continuous improvement.
- Require in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise.
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise.
- Lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements, and coordinating team resources.
- Develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
- Partner with other functions and business areas.
- Take responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities.
- Escalate breaches of policies/procedure appropriately.
- Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to.
Basic/ Essential Qualifications:
- Graduate or MBA from top-tier Engineering/Business school.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in Risk & Capital tools, methodologies, and Markets risk concepts.
- Knowledge of derivatives, risk analytics, stress testing, and pricing models.
- Experience in creating Dashboards in Tableau, QlikView or other similar platforms.
- Strong technical skills across Python, SQL, Microsoft Excel.
- Stakeholder Management and Leadership.
- Understanding of the Regulatory Framework in which the business operates.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a large team and willing to take on responsibility.
Desirable skillsets/ good to have:
- Understanding of one or more of the following asset classes including Liquid Financing, Macro and Credit.
- Utilize cutting-edge technology to develop tools & automate existing and new responsibilities wherever possible.
- Experience in Counterparty or Market Risk; knowledge of capital/leverage regulations.
- Familiar with Prime services including Repo, stock loans, and Derivatives.
- Any progress on CFA or FRM is preferred.