BA4 - Research

Purpose of the role

To support Research Analysts in the production and delivery of Research with differentiated market insights and actionable ideas to Barclays Clients.  

Accountabilities

• Compilation and analysis of data to help Analysts develop investment theses for their coverage areas.
• Presentation of Research views to Barclays Clients by helping to prepare materials or responses to client questions.
• Collaboration with the Analyst, Supervisory Analyst, Compliance and other stakeholders to help ensure Research is produced and delivered to Clients and internal stakeholders in a compliant manner.

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.

Join us as a “BA4-Research" at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.

To be successful as a “BA4-Research “, you should have experience with: administrative tasks like booking travel, processing expenses, etc

Basic/ Essential Qualifications:

• Booking business related travel and arranging the necessary logistics
  • Managing complex travel/meeting schedules
  • Ensuring all travel adheres to the T&E policy
  • Arranging visa’s and licences where necessary
• Expense processing
  • Processing of all expenses within the T&E guidelines and deadlines
  • Reconciling corporate credit cards - proactively managing all outstanding payments
  • Ensuring compliance with company expense policies.
  • Processing and auditing expense reports for accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
  • Maintaining accurate records or audit trail of expense processing done
  • Resolving any expense-related issues or emergencies promptly.
  • Staying updated on policies and best practices
• Raising new Subscriptions, Market Data, IT requests on behalf of the team(s), troubleshooting and following through to resolution
• Helping with other administrative tasks as required
• Help to ensure there is reciprocal cover across the expense processing support group during times of absence.
• Working closely with the Business Management team and Compliance to help ensure that all team activities are undertaken in accordance with firm guidelines and filtered through the correct channels for consultation and approval
• Helping with other administrative tasks as required

Desirable skillsets/ good to have:

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Highly organised
• Ownership of tasks
• Ability to work quickly, accurately and effectively during times of increase work flow
• Proactive & solution orientated
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Effective time management skills
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Flexible and resilient
• Team player
• Prior experience with Coupa, Concur strongly preferred

This role will be based out of NKP Mumbai.