Job Description

Join us as an "Analyst - ICB Business Management " at Barclays within Investment Banking, provides global multinational corporate and institutional clients with access to lending and transaction banking services. It is the driving force behind how Barclays serves the treasuries of its most important global clients, and works closely with Transaction Banking, Lending, DCM and RSG to cover clients and provide solutions to Treasury teams.


To be successful as an "Analyst - ICB Business Management" one has a critical role to play in the success of the business. The function works alongside the business leadership, functions and product partners to deliver the operating infrastructure for International Corporate Banking. ICB's globally based BMs are based across 4 regions.


You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, expected to work in a high intensity, results oriented team environment as part of the ICB Business Management team in Noida, which is virtual extension of Global ICB Business Management team. The candidate is responsible for producing strategy presentations, performance reviews, presentations to monitor performance, owing competitor benchmarking to identify gaps/solutions, owning/optimizing internal databases to facilitate internal KPI reviews and performing ad-hoc customized analysis. The candidate is expected to interact closely with counterparts in other regions and products to understand their requirements and deliver innovative and accurate result in minimum duration.

Basic/ Essential Qualifications:

Support origination of strategy with a focus on management, regulatory impact and business strategy. Preparation and coordination of materials to support senior leadership meetings and communications.. Develop dashboards and various MIS reports analyzing volume, Revenue, Risk, Productivity, Client Interactions and Sectors etc Ensuring resources are deployed to clients/sectors identified as priorities (using the tiering process) Supporting sales teams with various tools (CRM Salesforce, Tableau, Business Objects) Create Client Briefs and marketing material for client meetings. Produce periodic headcount reports and ad-hoc productivity analysis. Establish and maintain database with historic competitive analysis for Revenue, Client Wallet, Costs, Headcount, Productivity and Returns. Produce ad-hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making and periodic decks for management meetings. Provide Competitor Analysis landscapes for Senior Management meetings. Analyse Business Performance matrix for business/desk reviews. Create scorecards to monitor business objectives and propose required management actions. Drive the optimisation and automation of any databases and standardised reports . Organizational skills with ability and willingness to work under pressure and manage time and priorities effectively. Support for MI to prepare CRF (Client Return Forums). Tiering & Loan-To-Book data & report management (e.g. keeping a golden source, UCRM update uploads, regular update reporting). Wholesale Lending book & ICB lending progress MI: prepare periodical view for combined book; align sources and across regions.

Desirable skillsets/ good to have:

MBA or Master's Degree in Finance preferred Experience in consulting, strategy or business management roles Experience with large corporate clients, capital markets products, derivatives, credit, cash management, finance and securities products preferred Knowledge of Corporate Banking products and services

This role will be based out of of DLF Downtown in Gurugram.

Purpose of the role

To enable the success of senior executives by helping executives navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions, and achieve their goals.

Accountabilities

Collaboration with business and senior leadership to develop and implement business strategies that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Liaison between different business units and functions, fostering communication and collaboration. Management and coordination of strategic initiatives, projects, and change management efforts to optimize business processes and strengthen the control environment. Improvement of operational efficiency within the organisation including the identification of areas for improvement, streamlining of processes, and implementation of best practices to enhance productivity and effectiveness. Development of performance reporting for key metrics that reinforce the strategic objectives of the division and support the external commitments made. Involvement in aspects of financial analysis and budget management, including assistance in financial planning, forecasting, and monitoring of financial performance against targets. Support to business heads in partnership with HR on hiring, workforce planning, joiner/mover/leaver actions.

Analyst Expectations

To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate. Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. Partner with other functions and business areas. Takes responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities. Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation. Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct. Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function. Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail. Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents. Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information. Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.