Research Operations- Analyst at Barclays

Mumbai City, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research Operations, Data Reconciliation, MiFID II, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis, Reporting, Process Improvement, Technical Documentation, Excel, System Testing, Entitlement Management, Communication, Time Management, Attention To Detail

Industry

Banking

Description

Job Description Job Description Purpose of the role To facilitate high quality and consistent production of Barclays Research products, as well as the delivery of those products to Barclays Clients via the firms Research platforms and channels. Accountabilities Management and execution of the processes to facilitate the production and delivery of Research products to Clients . Identification of changes to systems and processes to continually improve the delivery to our internal stakeholders and Clients . To collaborate with Research Analysts, Management and other relevant stakeholders to help deliver seamless execution of processes, the resolution of issues, and to drive improvements to our processes and technology. Adherence to the highest standards of risk management and controls; identify potential risks and help to develop strategies to mitigate those risks. 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 "Research Operations - Analyst" at Barclays, where the candidate will provide operational support for maintaining MIFID II research entitlement packages and provide operational support for the provision of mandated conflict of interest disclosures for Research. The Research Operations team is located in London, New York and Mumbai and provides global coverage. The Research Operations team is involved in many research projects, business testing of our authoring and distribution systems as well as centrally managing all research related employee and client entitlements. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as experience with Research Operations - Analyst, as well as job-specific skillsets. To be successful as a Research Operations - Analyst, you should have experience to: Handling different types of queries in mailbox from various teams and responding to them in timely manner. Manage the process to ensure correct and timely flow of disclosures to issuers in the disclosure database. Create and review data reconciliation and monitoring reports to identify exceptions and follow up as necessary with Research Production and Compliance teams. Work with IT to specify requirements for enhancement of applications and thoroughly test them- validating both the functionality and data quality. Setting up research packages and maintaining them to support the MiFID II regulation. Processing requests from Research Sales team for specific research packages/services that clients have purchased from Barclays. Work closely with Research Sales team to understand their requirements on setting up research packages for clients. Manage all entitlement support issues including third party vendor entitlement and queries relating to MiFID II. Manage access and subscription of research for clients. Appropriately escalate concerns to Research Operations management in a timely manner. Ensure that all operational processes are clearly and accurately documented, as processes are added, enhanced and revised. Gather and analyze data from multiple sources and present information meaningfully so that it helps management in decision making and build a robust control environment. Some other highly valued skills include: Produce regular and ad hoc management information and exception reports, involving the integration of data from multiple sources. Focus - Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing data. Analysis – Ability to think through problems and issues and put forward practical solutions. Time management - Effective time management skills to ensure tasks are completed within agreed timelines. Independent - Ability to work independently on tasks without direct supervision. Technology – Ability to learn in-house publishing applications and systems. Teamwork - Work within a team environment both locally and across different time zones. Flexibility – Adapt quickly to changing situations and environment. Initiative/self-motivation – Act on own initiative, identify opportunities and be proactive in putting forward ideas and solutions. Risk awareness – Understand the regulatory environment in which we operate and ensure risks are appropriately managed and escalated. Communication – Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and operate with teams across the organization, in multiple locations and time zones. Intermediate knowledge of excel functions and ability to analyse set of data. This role will be based out of Nirlon Knowledge Park, Mumbai. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

Responsibilities

The analyst will manage the production and delivery of research products while ensuring compliance with MiFID II regulations and internal risk controls. They will also collaborate with stakeholders to improve operational processes and provide support for research entitlement packages.