Assistant VP

Purpose of the role

To execute trades and manage risk within a defined portfolio of financial instruments and staying informed about market trends and developments to make informed trading decisions. 

Accountabilities

• Execution of buy and sell orders or pricing of liquidity in various financial instruments while adhering to the bank's trading strategies and risk parameters.
• Monitoring and analysis of global financial markets, economic indicators, news, and geopolitical events to identify trading opportunities and assess market risks.
• Management and monitoring of the risk associated with the trading portfolio and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal risk management guidelines.
• Collaboration with research analysts and other teams to gather insights and information for trading decisions.

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 "AVP Global Markets" a highly skilled and analytically driven technology professional to join our Mumbai team. This individual will play a pivotal role in supporting the global electronification agenda, driving efficiencies across the business, and contributing to risk management and idea generation initiatives. The role demands strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for innovation through AI and automation.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

To be successful as an "AVP Global Markets" The candidate should Contribute to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of existing models and processes.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, Python, SQL.

Basic/ Essential Qualifications:

• Contribute to the development, enhancement, and maintenance of existing models and processes.
• Analyze business workflows and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and risk mitigation.
• Support ideation and execution of new business initiatives using data-driven insights.
• Apply AI and LLM technologies to automate and optimize business functions.
• Maintain and enhance tools and platforms using Python and SQL, with exposure to Angular, C#, and C++.

Desired Skills :

• Relevant experience in technology roles.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL is essential.
• Working knowledge of Angular/ React/C#/ C++/KDB/ AWS is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with AI technologies and LLMs, including hands-on project work or implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Python frameworks like FAST API ,Dagster ,DASH etc.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to existing models and business processes.

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