Strategy and Governance analyst

Join us as " Strategy and Governance analyst" at Barclays, where youll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. Youll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences.

Embark on your transformative journey of Strategy and Governance role and you ll support the commercialization of Wholesale Onboarding and Group Financial Crime Operations, India through the design, fulfilment and enhancement of Global and Regional Governance requirements as well as fulfill the Executive Assistance to TC01 Management Team responsibilities.

TC01 India team is ~ 50% of the global team and is required to not only fulfil several global strategy and governance requirements but from BXI India standpoint as well. These would be managing service management, workforce productivity and hiring, capacity creation governance through continuous improvement initiatives, location strategy execution governance, SMART metrics capability, business resiliency plans and timely testing the India BCP framework, Support BX India compliance, legal and regulatory requirements related to Overtime and other governance requirements as well as managing TIO.

To be successful in this role of " Strategy and Governance analyst ", you should have experience with

• Be 100% hands on Individual contributor with high quality outcome focused delivery on stringent and evolving timelines.
• Knowledge of Financial Crime (Anti-Money Laundering) Operations and Technology
• Prior experience in handling governance, business management and executive assistant tasks
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills gained in a professional environment
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively with senior stakeholders and manage ambiguity
• Excellent networking capability across wide range of stakeholders and colleagues across Global and India landscape
• Network extensively for best practices and drive them to successful implementation
• Be able to develop presentations and messaging across wide spectrum of stakeholders and colleagues, manage key visits and related end to end planning and execution - Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Resource planning, forecasting, capacity planning and workforce management experience would be required
• Experience in working with operational data, connecting the dots and generating meaningful insights
• Financial planning, budget planning, MTP experience and coordination with global and India Business managers as well as finance business managers
• Experience identifying and translating business unit issues into questions that can be answered using data

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Location: Noida

Purpose of the role

To enable the success of senior executives by helping navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions and deliver against their strategic objectives.

Accountabilities

• Strategic support to senior executives, such as the CEO or other top-level leaders including assistance in the development and execution of in year and multi-year business strategy, research, and analysis to support decision-making and act as delegate for the senior executive in specific situations.
• Management of Colleague engagement planning in line with the strategic direction, managing communication channels and ensuring effective coordination across different departments and teams.
• Management of key projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of senior executives, ensuring strategic projects are on track, monitoring of progress, and provision of regular updates to the executive team.
• Improvement of operational efficiency, alongside functional partners, within the organisation including the identification of areas for improvement, streamlining of processes, and implementation of consistently excellent best practices to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
• Development of performance reporting for key metrics that reinforce the strategic objectives of the division and support the external commitments made. Analyse and draw insight to drive performance. Involvement in aspects of financial analysis and budget management, including assistance in financial planning, forecasting, cost management and monitoring of financial performance against targets.
• Support to senior leadership to ensure appropriate resourcing across the business/function including planning and forecasting, partnering with HR to drive talent development and succession planning including the identification of high-potential employees, provision of mentorship and guidance, and support to leadership development and diversity initiatives.
• Support to the senior executive with risk and control oversight, escalation, crisis management and risk mitigation, support the development of contingency plans, coordination of responses to emergencies, and ensure business continuity.
• Implementation of a robust governance framework which supports the board of directors, executive forums and governance committees through the preparation of board materials, organisation of meetings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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.