Assistant VP

Purpose of the role

Liquid Finance Platform covers a variety of roles and is central to the delivery of best-in-class products and services, and for the provision of strategic client and risk solutions across the full spectrum of the Prime Financing businesses.

Accountabilities

•  Working with clients to optimise the Liquid Financing relationship 
•  Provide best-in-class service and escalation oversight 
•  Primary contact for Liquid Financing clients in areas such as trading, risk, billing and reporting
• Provide expertise on industry and regulatory initiatives
• Subject matter expert for our clients, with a deep understanding of each client's business mix, operational requirements and product sensitivities

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• 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 will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

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.

Join us as an "FIF Trading - Analyst" at Barclays. The role owner will be responsible to make sure they act as an extension of the trading desk and help with daily reporting, analytics around P&L generation, book management by resolving loss making trades or any other P&L slippages, funding efficiency with complete ownership. The role holder would also have to create tactical analytical tools to help the desk make informed decisions and support their daily/monthly processes.

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

To be successful as an "FIF Trading - Analyst", you should have experience with:

Basic/ Essential Qualifications:

* Have a good basic understanding of Fixed Income Financing business flow across region and sub-asset class.

* Develop and maintain Python-based applications and scripts for automation, data processing, and system integration.

* Collaborate with IT infrastructure teams to build tools that enhance system monitoring, deployment, and performance.

* Design RESTful APIs and microservices for internal tools and platforms.

* Work with databases (SQL/NoSQL) for data storage, retrieval, and reporting.

Desirable skillsets/ good to have:

* Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment workflows using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.

* Ensure code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.

* Collaborate across front office teams for trades/product to provide creative solutions via actionable analytics using technology stack / FIF data architecture for strategic solutions.

* Client Metrics/Financial Metrics based dashboards/reports for Top Management.

* The role requires sound understanding of trade life cycle of Securities Lending & Repo Financing, bond analysis and bond pricing concepts along with good python /sql programming skills and an ability to liaise with the trading desks to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of tasks/projects performed.

Other Skills Include:

• This is a position which will require a high level of engagement with a variety of stakeholders across the firm, including Trading, Sales, Risk, Legal, QA, Technology and Operations.
• The role holder will interact with regional traders to understand the key areas of business, the P&L drivers, the risks involved and work closely to build and maintain solutions/models/reports that can help in making the business more efficient from cost / revenue perspective.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you do. Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards.
• Professional experience in Python development across Global Markets/Financing preferred (not mandatory).
• Required Hands on experience / knowledge on Database languages like Python, SQL with an expert understanding of databases, BI tools like Tableau, Spotfire or Power BI.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with frameworks like Flask, Django, or FastAPI and version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, system security, and IT operations is a plus.
• Good knowledge on Fixed Income concepts and familiarity across Stock Loan, Securities Lending, Prime Brokerage and Triparty (Finance) in general.
• Ability to train, upskill and empower the team to enhance team's capability and engagement to be able to attract additional / more complex projects from the regional stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Well-organised with good time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise tasks.

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