Barclays Hiring Analyst in Chennai | Finance & Risk Role

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

The Analyst provides financial expertise and support to designated business units within the organisation. The role acts as a bridge between the finance function and operational teams, helping translate financial information into insights that guide business decisions.

Accountabilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies, plans, and budgets for business units while evaluating the financial impact of strategic initiatives and recommending appropriate actions.
• Create financial models to forecast performance, evaluate investment opportunities, and assess financial risks across business units.
• Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to deliver financial insights and guidance that support business decision making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and implement changes that streamline operations.
• Assist business units in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks, including providing guidance on risk management and compliance practices.
• Analyse financial data and present insights on business performance, highlight trends, and support management decisions.

Analyst Expectations

• Complete assigned activities accurately and on time while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strong technical knowledge within the area of expertise and understand the core principles that support the function.
• Lead or support teams by allocating work, coordinating resources, and contributing to professional development where leadership responsibilities apply.
• Develop deep technical expertise and act as an advisor in the relevant work area when operating as an individual contributor.
• Collaborate with other teams and business functions and contribute to shared operational outcomes.
• Take responsibility for the end results of operational activities and escalate any breaches of policy or procedure appropriately.
• Support the implementation of new policies or procedures introduced for risk mitigation.
• Influence decisions within the area of expertise using informed analysis and insights.
• Manage risk and strengthen controls for assigned work while ensuring compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and conduct standards.
• Build knowledge of organisational products, services, and processes while understanding how the sub function contributes to broader objectives.
• Make evaluative decisions based on factual analysis and careful attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by applying technical experience and established precedents.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively and guide team members where required.
• Act as a point of contact for stakeholders outside the immediate team and develop professional networks internally and externally.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. Employees are also encouraged to follow the Barclays mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive in their daily work.

Basic / Essential Qualifications

• Understanding of a bank’s risk and control environment.
• Knowledge of stress testing requirements in banking and familiarity with impairment functions.
• Ability to document findings in a clear and visually structured format for senior management reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability.
• Data visualisation and reporting capability.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to achieve business outcomes.

Preferred Skills

• Postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Exposure to governance frameworks, control testing, or risk assessment within finance or risk functions.