Securities Services Operations Analyst

barclays; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid leave

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Securities Services Operations Analyst in Whippany, NJ. The role focuses on supporting critical lifecycle events, settlement activity, escalations, and strategic process improvements to strengthen controls and reduce risk.

You will work with global teams, leverage technology and automation, and develop deep market expertise within a leading investment bank as you pursue a long‑term career with Barclays.

Qualifications

• Experience in markets operations, middle office exposure, and ability to drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with teams across the bank to align 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.
• Create reports and presentations on operational performance for senior stakeholders.
• Identify industry trends to implement best practices in banking operations.
• Participate in projects to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Markets operations experience

Equities experience

Excel and PowerPoint

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

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

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• 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.

Shape the future of Cash Equities operations - Join Barclays as a Securities Services Operations Analyst and play a key role in delivering a best‑in‑class client experience across the Cash Equities business. In this role, you will support critical lifecycle events, settlement activity, escalations, and strategic process improvements—helping us strengthen controls, reduce risk, and operate with greater efficiency. You will have the opportunity to leverage technology and automation, influence how we work, and build deep market expertise within a global investment bank. For ambitious candidates, this is a platform to make a visible impact and develop a long‑term career with Barclays.

To be successful in your role as a Securities Services Operations Analyst, you should have:

• Markets operations (middle office) experience
• Equities experience (preferred but not required
• Business skills, including intermediate Excel and PowerPoint

Other highly valued skills may include:

• A self‑starter who is comfortable working in a highly dynamic and constantly evolving environment
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects while meeting key deadlines
• Detail‑focused with solid problem‑solving and communication skills, and able to work effectively with others

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in Whippany, NJ.

Minimum Salary: $64,000.00

Maximum Salary: $87,000.00

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

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.