Assistant Manager

Purpose of the role

To collaborate with stakeholders and use data and MI to identify process optimisation opportunities for capacity creation in relevant business areas. 

Accountabilities

• Development and implementation of strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of banking operations, using data led insights.
• Participation in projects and initiatives to improve performance & optimisation   efficiency and effectiveness.
• Development of reports and presentations on performance & optimisation and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
• Identification of industry trends and developments, and collaboration with stakeholders across the bank to provide recommendations for change and improvement within performance and optimisation processes.
• Development and implementation of analytics and reporting performance & optimisation to mitigate risks and maintain efficient operations.
• Identification of capacity creation in operations using data and Management Information.

Analyst Expectations

• 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.

Step into the role of Assistant Manager, where you'll provide first-class support by analyzing and investigating financial transactions, identifying potential risks, and ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding our clients and organization with expertise and care.

Key requirements for the role:

• Knowledge of Loan IQ / ACBS.

• Lending /Servicing/loan trading knowledge across all debt products.

• Proven knowledge of Corporate and IB Lending processes and procedures.

• Experience and understanding of Business Requirements and the creation of Testing scenarios within a project delivery lifecycle.

• Prior experience in loan operational support, including term loans, revolver, delayed draw term loans.

• Experience of using Agile project management would be preferred.

• Knowledge & experience working closely with IT, Transformation & Change area.

You may be assessed on 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.

This role can be based in Chennai.