Operations analyst

Join us as Operations analyst At Barclays. The role holder as part of the Investment management team, will collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand investment reporting requirements. Responsibilities often include gathering investment data, generating customised reports and presenting insights to clients. Additionally responsible for maintaining accurate fund accounts , reconciling discrepancies and implementing improvement to reporting processes

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

• A relevant degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field. Professional certification such as CFA, CA, or MBA in Finance.

• Proficiency in investment accounting, financial assets reporting and a strong understanding of relevant regulations and compliance standards.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to analyse financial data to prepare various customise reports as per client requirements.

• High level of accuracy and attentions to detail, ensuring precise and error free reporting.

• Proven ability to identify and solve complex problems related to investment accounting and reporting.

Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications :

• Knowledge and experience accounting and reporting of various investment product available in the financial services industry like Equity , Debt, Manage Account, AIF, Mutual funds , Held away assets reporting etc.

• Experience working in Fund accounting and Bespoke reporting .

• Familiarity with financial software and tools as well as advanced excel skill.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• The right candidate will have an excellent command of the English language with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  This role is based in Mumbai.

Purpose of the role

To support PBWM with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, and issue resolution.

Accountabilities

• Support with day-to-day Private Bank and Wealth Management initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, and issue resolution with regards to accounts, products and services.
• Support the management of the banks client relations to clearly identify their needs and provide a service that meets expectations.
• Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate Private Bank and Wealth Management processes.
• Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations for change in Private Bank and Wealth Management processes.
• Development and implementation of Private Bank and Wealth Management procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Development of reports and presentations on Private Bank and Wealth Management performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
• Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in Private Bank and Wealth Management Services.
• Participation in projects and initiatives to improve Private Bank and Wealth Management 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.