Job Description

Join us as an "Analyst- Research BI & Analytics" at Barclays, where the overall purpose of the role is to understand the business model of Barclays Global Research and partner with key stakeholders to build analytical solutions that can solve business problems and drive insights, produce analytics solutions, regular and ad hoc management information and exception reports, involving the integration of data from multiple sources and presenting data using relevant BI and analytics platforms like Tableau, Python, Adobe Analytics and SAP BO, drive delivery of key reports and help provide valuable business/monetization analysis for multiple stakeholders in research.


You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as experience with Analyst- Research BI & Analytics, as well as job-specific skillsets.


To be successful as an Analyst- Research BI & Analytics, you should have experience to:

Understanding the Global Research business and products we offer to our clients. Supporting the Research BI & Analytics team in defining and delivering required analysis to stakeholders like Research Sales, Business Managers, Client Strategy and Product Management teams. Supporting BAU reporting/data upload for client feeds and fixing issues that impact their delivery. Driving initiatives around Marketing, Sales, Product & People Analytics by conceptualizing and delivering proof-of-concepts & final products. Driving creation of aggregate tables on top of data sets from website tele-metrics data. Delivering/Maintaining interactive tools and advanced dashboards by using Tableau, Business Objects, AWS and MS Excel. Producing regular and adhoc reports/analysis using various datasets (related to interactions/meetings/publications). Generating insightful analysis using statistical models in Python/R to drive recommendations to help business with monetization opportunities. Partnering with IT and business to define data onboarding requirements and helping IT teams with UAT and signoffs. Communicate directly with the stakeholders on a regular basis to discuss solutions proposed in terms of reports/ tools for continuous improvement.

Some other highly valued skills include:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong interest in the subject matter. Should strive towards continuous learning & up-skilling. Resourcefulness, and proactive attitude. Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment. Experience in data visualization and data analytics using Tableau (or similar BI tool) is must. Strong experience in writing SQL/Impala. Experience web analytics using Adobe Analytics or any other BI tool. Strong experience in writing Python. Knowledge on working with Big Data sets on AWS using Presto/Spark. Strong Excel and PowerPoint presentation skills. Knowledge of financial concepts such as equity and debt financial instruments. Good communication skills (both verbal and written).

Other Important Skills:

Experience in data visualization and data analytics using Tableau (or similar BI tool) is must. Strong experience in writing SQL/Impala. Report development using SAP Business Objects. Strong experience in writing Python. Knowledge on working with Big Data sets on AWS using Presto/Spark. Knowledge of Data-warehousing/Data Normalization concepts. Strong Excel and PowerPoint presentation skills.

This role will be based out of Nirlon Knowledge Park, Mumbai.

Purpose of the role

To produce and deliver Research with differentiated market insights and actionable ideas to Barclays Clients.

Accountabilities

Analysis of market, sector, corporate and/or economic data to help develop investment theses for your coverage universe to produce best in class Research. Research may range from individual company or sector notes, through to long dated thematic reports. Presentation of Research views to Barclays Clients; this can be through direct, face to face and virtual interactions, Research hosted events and written communications. Engagement with Markets, Client Strategy and other stakeholders, to raise awareness of your Research both to Clients and internally. Prioritise interaction with the most relevant and valuable Clients for your Research. Provision of insights and Research views to internal Clients to help them navigate financial markets and risks. Collaboration with the Supervisory Analyst, Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure Research is produced and delivered to Clients and internal stakeholders in a compliant manner.

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.