Analyst - RMG - COU

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.

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.

Additional Job Description

Join us as a "RMG Analyst" at Barclays, 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.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific, and any changes must be reviewed. It is important to ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

This is a high-profile front office position which requires effective engagement with a variety of internal and external stakeholders across multiples businesses in New York, London and Asia. The role will involve dealing with internal stakeholders at all corporate grades within Structuring, Trading, Operations, and Product Control.

To be successful as a RMG Analyst, you should have experience to

1- Work as the process owner 

            2- Stakeholder Management and Leadership

            3- Decision-making and Problem Solving

Some other highly valued skills may include

An FRM or CFA certification is preferable

Candidate is expected to have:

• Understanding of Derivatives across asset classes like IRS, CDS, FX/CCy swaps, Equity derivatives

  
  

• Understanding of sensitivities like delta, DV01 etc.

  
  

• Work with respective asset class FO desks, IT, Operations, compliance and legal to advise on SIMM methodology for various trade types.

  
  

• Work with various vendors to co-ordinate on runs with multiple counterparties to reduce the IM, SACCR etc.

  
  

• Understand the SIMM methodology and regulations to be able to advise the desks on potential IM impacts, what-if etc.

  
  

• Work on Bilateral Optimization Opportunities by looking at the trade population and generate trade ideas to save IM posted.

  
  

• Understanding Uncleared Swap Margin (UMR) regulation, terms of collateral agreements, legal and Operational constraints related to IM

  
  

• Utilize cutting edge technology to develop tools that provide insight into drivers of IM, Risk sensitivities etc. Leverage Technology available for RMG teams

  
  

• Understanding of the complexities of margin and funding with an overlay of global markets and economics.

  
  

• Work on Client decks to share insights on IM, updates from ISDA or any optimization opportunities.

  
  

• Demonstrate SME expertise on UMR for RBI, Work with India FO markets and multiple teams to ensure successful go-live for India entity

  
  

 You may 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.

This role will be based out of Nirlon Knowledge Park (NKP, Goregaon) in Mumbai