Barclays
Finance / FinServ
Analyst-ProductControl
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“Analyst - Product Control at Barclays. Skills: Product Control, Financial reporting, Regulatory reporting, Risk management, Data analysis, Reconciliation. Oversee the financial aspects of trading activities. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the bank's trading book”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the bank's trading book; Maintenance of compliance with regulatory requirements; Provision of insights into trading performance; Ensure P figures reflect the true economic value of the trading portfolio; Ensure trading activities are appropriately reflected in financial statements; Deliver work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct; Achieve objectives of the organisation sub-function
Industry & Context.
Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Qualified accountant, MS office toolkit experience, Excellent communication and presentation skills in both formal and informal settings, Ability to interact with the region and UK / US as part of a global team (written and verbal), Control awareness – in particular, the ability to identify and escalate potential control breakdowns and to streamline processes in an effective and efficient manner
Nice to Have
Article ship / Industrial trainee in mid to large sized firms, Audit exposure in large financial institutions / banks preferred
What You'll Do.
Oversee the financial aspects of trading activities
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the bank's trading book
Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
Provide insights into trading performance
Reconcile daily profit and loss (P) figures for trading desks
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between P figures
Support the identification
and mitigation of trading risks
Report on financial risks to senior colleagues
Maintain and analyze the bank’s trading data
Prepare and submit regulatory reports to authorities
Provide support to external audits
Monitor trading activity for compliance with various related policies
Provide management with technical and operational analysis of the business unit
Work with Line PC team for completeness and accuracy of the books and records that comprises of P&L (Profit & Loss) and Balance Sheet substantiation and reporting
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross functional collaboration to ensure a coordinated approach to trading activities; Partner with other functions and business areas; Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function; Working closely with Front Office business, Financial Control, Technical Accounting Group, PC Change Management, Technology, and other infrastructure area
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and presentation skills in both formal and informal settings; Ability to interact with the region and UK / US as part of a global team (written and verbal); Effective communication of complex financial information to traders, risk professionals, senior colleagues, and external stakeholders; Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** **Purpose of the role** To oversee the financial aspects of trading activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the bank's trading book, maintenance of compliance with regulatory requirements, and provision of insights into trading performance. **Accountabilities** * Reconciliation of daily profit and loss (P) figures for trading desks to ensure they align with the valued positions in the trading book, investigating and resolving discrepancies between P figures to ensure they reflect the true economic value of the trading portfolio. * Support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of trading risks, and report on these financial risks to senior colleagues. * Maintenance and analysis of the bank’s trading data, ensuring its accuracy, completeness and consistency, and provision of insights to traders and senior colleagues on trading performance. * Preparation and submission of regulatory reports to authorities, and provision of support to external audits including addressing auditor queries and ensuring trading activities are appropriately reflected in financial statements. * Effective communication of complex financial information to traders, risk professionals, senior colleagues, and external stakeholders. * Cross functional collaboration to ensure a coordinated approach to trading activities. **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
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