Surveillance Optimization Analyst

Purpose of the role

To support business areas with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution. 

Accountabilities

• Support various business areas with day-to-day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution.
• Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
• Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations in operational processes.
• Development and implementation of operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Development of reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
• Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations.
• Participation in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

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.

Join us as a Surveillance Optimization 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.

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

To be successful as a Surveillance Optimization Analyst, you should have experience with :

• Stakeholder Management.

  
  

• Decision Making & Problem Solving.

  
  

• Strong Communication Skills.

  
  

Essential skills :

• Good Understanding in Surveillance.

  
  

• Good Analytical skills.

  
  

• Strong understanding of Fixed Income/Trade Surveillance.

  
  

Desired skills :

• Conducting daily analysis of automated trade and communications surveillance alerts for global businesses.

  
  

• Identify and escalate potential breaches of regulatory rules and Barclays’ policies.

  
  

• Active involvement in enhancing current alerts and exception reports and supporting the development of new surveillance tools, reports and procedures.

  
  

• Provide feedback on the efficiency and effectiveness of surveillance controls to Surveillance Management.

  
  

• Communicate market abuse risk identified through the surveillance platform with Surveillance Management and agree clear paths to resolution.

  
  

• Engage with the Global Surveillance team to share knowledge and practices and promote a consistent approach across the surveillance teams.

  
  

The location is based out of Pune.