Job Description

Purpose of the role

To develop strategic infrastructure requirements, onboard current model suite & new quantitative model methodologies, redevelop models based on monitoring, IVU feedback and business changes and perform validation process. 

Accountabilities

• Delivery of advanced model analytics, improve stability and bring consistency in calculation approach.
• Leading technical engagements with QA and IVU for strategic redevelopment project on behalf of FTC.
• Provision of model execution, output analysis and lifecycle management capabilities across use cases for both forecasting and BAU models.
• Implementation of process improvements though enhanced controls, automation and improved analytics.
• Delivery of advanced model analytics (Recalibration, Sensitivity, root cause analysis etc.).
• Controls and testing:  Addressing execution issues with IT and QA, Perform UAT as part of model product ionisation.
• Cataloguing of issues, potential improvement for model redevelopment, authoring technical documentation with QA.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

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.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound understanding of financial statement analysis
• Experience in building and maintenance of financial models on MS Excel, and the ability to crunch numbers from large datasets and produce actionable insights/analytics
• Robust analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with multiple teams to drive business outcomes