Business Analyst - Derivatives Middle Office BA4

Barclays • Hanover Township, NJ

3d • $64,000 - $87,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Embark on a transformative journey as a Business Analyst - Derivatives Middle Office BA4. At Barclays, our vision is clear –to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for trade lifecycle and process controls, participating in process improvements to align with Global Markets Operations objectives. You should have an awareness of risk management and reconciliation/control objectives. In this role, a focus on continuous process improvement, detailed data verification and efficient time management is essential to be successful.

Requirements

• Be highly analytical and possess a technical understanding of derivatives products
• Operate with a solid risk and control mindset
• Exercise precise attention to detail with an engaged approach
• Multi-task effectively with an emphasis on prioritization

Nice To Haves

• Focus to complete tasks in a timely manner, adhering to consistently high standards
• Good communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Drive to seek continuous process improvement

Responsibilities

• Support various business areas with day-to-day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution.
• Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
• Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations in operational processes.
• Development and implementation of operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Development of reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
• Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations.
• Participation in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• 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.

Benefits

• Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.
• This position is eligible for an incentive award.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed