Analyst Wholesale Credit Sanctioning LevFin Controls

Embark on a transformative journey, Join us as an Analyst Wholesale Credit Sanctioning LevFin Controls & Governance, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence

You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences

The person taking on the role will enable the success of the global Leveraged Finance Risk team and senior executives on key projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring projects are on track, monitoring of progress, and provision of regular up to the executive team

Support to the senior executive with risk and control oversight and assess the effectiveness of internal controls

Provide data management and review, controls and governance oversight and support in ad hoc projects, regulatory reviews, global audits and strategic initiatives

Support data science and analytics opportunities that were identified during controls testing and effectively communicate the same to respective stakeholders

You be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills

Skills

To be successful in this role as an Analyst Wholesale Credit Sanctioning LevFin Controls & Governance", you should possess the following skillsets:

Strong knowledge of Excel macros, pivot tables, and PowerPoint integration and presentations

Familiarity with data visualization and dashboard integration with Tableau

Experience with one or more of Python, Alteryx, SQL, VBA or Hypercube

Create dynamic excel workbooks and programs that eliminate the need for repetitive hands-on work

Able to work independently and as part of a team, including within global and virtual teams

Preferred to have experience of controls testing/internal audits against risk and controls frameworks and testing methodologies

Good control and service delivery mind-set, with a strong understanding of the importance of creating and maintaining a robust governance and control environment

Possess good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and can clearly articulate complex concepts and ideas

Some Other Highly Valued Skills Include

Proven experience in Risk and Control testing, data management or internal controls of a major banking/ financial services organisation

Able to identify critical, high priority activities and adjust priorities for self and others

The location of the role is Nirlon Knowledge Park, Mumbai

Purpose of the role

To independently assess and make credit decisions for complex financing transactions within the LevFin, SLF, and Hedge Funds sectors, ensuring alignment with the bank's credit risk appetite and regulatory requirements and contribute to the development and implementation of credit risk policies and procedures for the Specialised Sector

Accountabilities

Analysis of complex financial information and business models of LevFin, SLF, and Hedge Fund clients to assess their creditworthiness, repayment capacity, and potential risks

Monitoring of the performance of the LevFin, SLF, and Hedge Fund portfolio, identifying and reporting early warning signs of potential credit deterioration

Evaluation of the risk profile of each application considering factors like industry trends, borrower financials, collateral, and market conditions

Documentation credit decisions and rationale in a clear and concise manner, adhering to internal audit and regulatory reporting standards

Development and implementation of strategies to mitigate identified credit risks and optimise portfolio performance

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 teams 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