Corporate Operations Senior Data Analyst

Barclays; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Dublin is seeking a Senior Corporate Operations Analyst to join the First Line of Defence. You will support day-to-day processing, reviews, reporting, trading and issue resolution across Europe, while upholding risk controls and continuous process improvement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal stakeholders, strong Excel capabilities, and the ability to manage high volumes of work, contributing to safe and efficient operations within Corporate Banking.

Qualifications

• Analyze operational processes and complete tasks accurately and promptly.
• Strong written and verbal communications with focus on Excel.
• Understand operational risk, controls, and ability to identify enhancements to processes.
• Excellent organisation to manage high volumes of work.

Responsibilities

• Support various business areas with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
• Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations in operational processes.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain efficiency.
• Develop reports and presentations on operational performance for senior stakeholders.
• Identify industry trends to implement best practice in banking operations.

Skills

Process analysis

Excel proficiency

Risk awareness

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join us as a Senior Corporate Operations Analyst at Barclays where you will be part of the team that sits within the First Line of Defence. As part of the team, you will complete a range of day-to-day operational processing activities that support the Corporate Banking client base across Europe. The team also has service management oversight responsibilities for centralised operational processes, ensuring the delivery of high-quality service, effective risk management and continuous process improvement.

To be successful as a Senior Corporate Operations Analyst you must have experience with:

• Ability to analyse operational processes and complete tasks accurately and promptly.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with a particular focus on Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of operational risk, control environments and ability to identify enhancements to processes.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail when managing high volumes of work.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Previous experience within banking operations, including cheque clearing, payment processing or transaction services.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and wider business teams to support service delivery.
• A collaborative approach, working closely with colleagues to resolve queries and achieve team objectives.
• Self-driven and adaptable, with a desire to broaden knowledge and develop new skills.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as Risk and Controls, Change and Transformation, Business Acumen, Strategic Thinking and Digital and Technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based out of Dublin.

Entry Salary: €45,000

Upper Salary: €52,000

The entry and upper salary information above includes only annual full-time equivalent base salary and represents the typical range of pay for the role. The actual pay rate will reflect the responsibility level of the role and experience level of the individual. The entry and upper salary information does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

Barclays employees are also eligible for a suite of competitive country-specific benefits.

This position is eligible for an incentive award.

Purpose of the role

To support business areas with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution.

Accountabilities

• 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.

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 workand 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.

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.