Job Description:

About Barclays:

Barclays is a British universal bank with diversified business operations globally. Its services span consumer banking, payments, and a global corporate and investment bank, supported by technology and operational services across the Group.

Risk and Control Objective:

• Ensure risk management and control measures are implemented effectively.

Working Flexibly:

Barclays fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture, offering flexibility to balance personal and professional needs, empowering employees to work in a way that suits their lives while meeting business requirements.

Hybrid Working:

• Structured hybrid role blending onsite and remote work for optimal collaboration and productivity.

Responsibilities:

• Daily Responsibilities:
• Review daily P&L, analyze risk positions and market movements, explain P&L variances, and address queries from traders and stakeholders.
• Ensure team meets KPI and SLA requirements.
• Handle ad hoc queries related to trading revenue and Balance Sheet.
• Weekly / Monthly Responsibilities:
• Review key weekly & monthly MIS reports for senior management.
• Gain insight into provisioning and price testing controls, engage in discussions with stakeholders, and review month-end processes.
• Perform detailed reviews of month-end adjustments and Balance Sheet substantiation.

Controls:

• Maintain a robust internal control environment, monitor control reports, raise control awareness, and ensure compliance with governance and risk policies.
• Projects and Continuous Improvements:
• Identify and drive process re-engineering initiatives for control enhancement and process efficiency.
• Motivate the team to deliver continuous improvements and identify process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant / CIMA with CFA / Masters in Finance / Financial Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of product control experience in an Investment bank.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Financial products and markets.
• Understanding of end-to-end processes of an Investment Bank and associated controls.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and time management skills.

Skills:

• Strong control awareness, assertive communication, and ability to work independently.
• Proactive problem solver with negotiation skills and ability to drive team agenda.
• Strong leadership qualities including judgment, influence, execution, and drive.

Language:

Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Location:

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu