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Purpose of the Role
This position focuses on overseeing the financial aspects of trading activities within the bank. The role supports the accuracy and integrity of the trading book, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and provides insights into trading performance.
Accountabilities
- Reconcile daily profit and loss (P&L) figures for trading desks and confirm they align with valued positions in the trading book, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
- Assist with identifying, assessing, and mitigating trading risks, while reporting financial risk insights to senior colleagues.
- Maintain and analyse trading data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency, while providing performance insights to traders and leadership.
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports to relevant authorities and support external audits by addressing queries and ensuring trading activities are reflected accurately in financial statements.
- Communicate complex financial information clearly to traders, risk professionals, senior colleagues, and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to maintain a coordinated approach to trading operations.
Analyst Expectations
- Complete assigned tasks on time and maintain high quality standards while contributing to continuous improvement.
- Develop strong technical understanding within the assigned area and apply knowledge of key principles and concepts.
- Lead or supervise team activities where required, supporting professional development, task allocation, and coordination of resources.
- Build technical expertise and provide advisory input within the area of responsibility when acting as an individual contributor.
- Work closely with related teams and partner with other business functions to support operational outcomes.
- Take ownership of operational processes and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Escalate policy breaches where necessary and support the implementation of new procedures introduced for risk mitigation.
- Influence decisions within the area of expertise and maintain strong risk awareness and control practices.
- Develop an understanding of how the sub function integrates with the broader organisation, including knowledge of products, services, and processes.
- Use factual analysis and attention to detail to make informed judgements and resolve problems through established precedents.
- Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively and build working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. Employees should also embody the Barclays mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive in their daily work.
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Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field
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Barclays
Barclays is a leading global financial services provider headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1690, the company has grown into one of the world's most prominent multinational banks, offering a wide range of services including retail banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth management, and credit card services. With a workforce exceeding 80,000 employees across more than 40 countries, Barclays is committed to delivering innovative financial solutions and fostering sustainable growth for its clients and communities.
The company's mission centers on helping people achieve their ambitions in the right way, emphasizing integrity, service, and stewardship. Barclays has a strong market position in the UK and significant operations in the US and other international markets. In recent years, it has invested heavily in digital transformation, enhancing its online and mobile banking capabilities. Notably, Barclays has been recognized for its sustainability initiatives, including financing renewable energy projects and supporting green bonds, reflecting its commitment to responsible banking and environmental stewardship.
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