Research Operations- Analyst

Join us as a "Research Operations- Analyst" at Barclays. As a member of the Research Operations team, 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

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 with:

Basic/ Essential Qualifications:

• Develop, design and implement automation solutions to optimize Research Operations workflows.
• Utilize technologies such as Python, Power BI, Power Automate and other AI tools to automate repetitive tasks and improve productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for process improvements and develop appropriate automation strategies.
• Monitor and maintain existing automation solutions, ensuring they operate efficiently and effectively.
• Handling different type of queries in mailbox from various teams and responding to them in timely manner.
• Setting up research packages and maintaining them to support the MiFID II regulation.
• Manage access and subscription of research for clients.
• Manage the process to ensure correct and timely flow of disclosures to issuers in the disclosure database.
• Work with IT to specify requirements for enhancement of applications and thoroughly test them- validating both the functionality and data quality.
• Appropriately escalate concerns to Research Operations management in a timely manner.

Desirable skillsets/ good to have:

• 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 building a robust control environment.
• Produce regular and ad hoc management information and exception reports, involving the integration of data from multiple sources.
• Familiarity with RPA and AI tools and technologies to enable process redesign and transformation.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau for data visualization and reporting.
• Knowledge of SQL, database management and Python programming is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, Detail oriented with focus on accuracy and quality.
• bachelor’s degree in finance, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field with experience in Process Automation within financial services industry or an Investment Bank is preferred.

This role will be based out of Mumbai.

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.