Assistant Manager - RFT Data Ops

Join us as an "Assistant Manager-RFT Data Ops" at Barclays, where you'll support BAU operations, with greater emphasis on a smooth operation of the BAU, Minor-works changes. Executes the day-to-day operational support for the Cost, Planning & Stress Testing Systems and first point of contact for business user queries and change initiatives.

Understanding of Hyperion Cost, Planning & Stress Testing with ability to support multiple submissions MTP/Outlook/STP/IST/PRA/EBA and implementation of solutions to Business requirement. Support testing and implementation of appropriate solutions and changes in a controlled manner. This involves delivering smooth Operational monitoring of the data interaction between upstream and downstream systems and pre-emptively highlight/resolve any possible breaks, Application readiness, managing stakeholders expectation, achieving targeted business metrics and ensuring compliance with the defined SLAs.

To be a successful "Assistant Manager-RFT Data Ops", you should have experience with (Mandatory):

1.Graduate degree (bachelor’s in commerce/technology or equivalent).

2.Strong Knowledge of Hyperion Planning & Smart view and hierarchy knowledge across applications.

3.Hands on experience of Budgeting/forecasting/Stress testing/hierarchy management.

4.Analysis and evaluation of data quality issues and trends and perform root cause analysis to clearly articulate the problem.

Some other highly valued skills may include (Mandatory):

• Knowledge of Financial Services in banking environment.
• Good data Analytical and problem-solving skills.

 Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications (Not mandatory):

• Should have excellent inter-personal and communication skills: strong verbal and written communication skills, able to clearly articulate complicated issues to management and other stakeholders.
• Should understand Change process.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Understanding of Barclays’ products and businesses.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as budgeting, forecasting, stress testing and hierarchy management, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Location: Noida

Purpose of the role

To monitor and ensure adherence to data quality standards, processes, and initiatives to enhance overall data quality and enable effective decision-making. 

Accountabilities

• Identification and prioritisation of critical data elements requiring quality improvement.
• Development and maintenance of data quality dashboards and reports to track progress and communicate data quality performance.
• Analysis and evaluation of data quality issues and trends  and perform root cause analysis to clearly articulate the problem.
• Development and implementation of thematic data quality strategies and policies aligned with the bank's overall data governance framework.
• Triage, prioritisation and determination of criticality of data quality issues managing associated risks, issues and dependencies, driving management and facilitation of data quality issue remediation and return to green plans.
• Definition of requirements and specifications for proposed data remediation efforts to meet regulatory commitments, risk controls and business objectives.
• Recommendation and implementation of data quality improvement technologies and tools, including use of machine learning.

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.