BA4 - Research

About Barclays

Barclays Bank provides financial services such as the issuance of credit cards, retail banking, wealth management, issuance of loans, investment, and corporate banking to its clients. 

Your role

Introduction:

This role is within the Research Business Management – Risk & Control team, which operates controls to cover key risks for the Research department, including but not limited to Information Barriers, Management of Conflicts of Interest, Personal Account Dealing, Headcount Management, and Research Event Controls – Speaker vetting and Company Conflicts checks.

This role will specifically focus on undertaking External Speaker Vetting and Company Conflicts checks for events such as roadshows, conferences, field trips, industry/expert events, etc. organized by or for Research. The role will involve operating a high-volume process with quick turnaround, which may require taking subjective calls from time to time and where attention to detail is key.

The role requires interaction with the wider Research Business Management Team Globally, Research Compliance, Corporate Access, Product Management Group, Research Analysts, and stakeholders outside of Research such as Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Government Relations, Legal, etc. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of all Research Event Control processes, their risks, and the controls designed to mitigate them.
• Timely and accurate completion of all External Speaker Vetting and Company Conflict checks, by set procedures and business standards.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and make sound business judgments.
• Proactive and timely escalation of issues, where required.
• Ensure existing controls adequately mitigate the risks, if not escalate.
• Assisting team members with their tasks and responsibilities, especially when they are on leave

Training, development & rotations

Barclays give their colleagues plenty of opportunities to learn and progress in their careers. They can offer you a structured career progression plan, job rotations, and international work placements if you're just starting. They also offer internships, graduate schemes, and MBA programs.

Salary & benefits

The annual salary for the role at this company can range from INR 10.0 to INR 11.9 LPA. (Source: Ambition Box). Listed below are some benefits:

• Paid holiday and vacation
• Competitive pay
• Private medical care
• Disability assurance
• Flexible working
• Life assurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Retirement planning

Career progression

Barclays Bank is redefining the job roles and positions to be better positioned for banking in the digital age. They take its human resource seriously and aim to provide a rewarding experience for its employees. Barclays Bank offers Foundation and Higher Apprenticeship opportunities that freshers can take advantage of. They also offer undergraduate and graduate training programs. 
 
They also have a program to resettle retired military personnel with exemplary skills, values, and experience into civilian life and employment. They provide a wide range of career opportunities in a supportive work environment.

Work-life balance

They have flexible work timings. Work days are usually from Monday to Friday. 

Culture & vibe

Barclays offers a diverse, inclusive, and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do, and celebrated for their contribution to their business and the community. They are an equal opportunity employer and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

About you

To apply for this position, you must have:

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• High level of Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent in formatting tables and data to present a visually user-friendly format for the intended audience.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills as the person will be required to operate with teams across the organization, in multiple locations and time zones.
• Ability to carry out detailed tasks with diligence, and within set timelines.
• Self-motivated, identifies opportunities, and is proactive in putting forward ideas and solutions

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Post Graduate in Finance.
• Good knowledge of Investment banking businesses and products.
• General awareness of Financial industry regulations would be advantageous.

How to apply

To apply for this role, just click on the "Apply on employer site" button, which navigates to the career section where the application can be filled out and submitted.