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Embark on a transformative journey as an “AVP WCR Portfolio - Economist” at Barclays, where you'll provide timely, insightful, and actionable analysis of geopolitical and macroeconomic risks that could impact the investment bank's portfolio, trading activities, and overall financial stability. The Team provides timely, insightful, and actionable analysis of geopolitical and macroeconomic risks that could impact the investment bank's portfolio, trading activities, and overall financial stability. By implementing these strategies, the Geopolitical and Macroeconomic Analyst as part of WCR Portfolio Management Team will be a vital component, contributing significantly to informed decision-making and the protection of the Bank's capital and reputation.
Job Responsibility:
Manage and optimise the bank's overall credit risk exposure by monitoring, analysing, and reporting on the creditworthiness of its lending portfolio
Monitoring the financial performance and risk profile of the entire lending portfolio, including individual borrowers, sectors, and geographic regions
Analysis of credit trends, identify early warning signs of potential borrowers' issues, and assess the impact of economic and market developments on the portfolio
Development and utilisation of quantitative models and risk forecasting tools to measure and predict potential credit losses
Performance of portfolio stress testing exercises to assess the impact of various economic and market scenarios on the portfolio's risk profile
Definition and setting of portfolio, segment and customer risk appetite, policy and limits
Overseeing first line execution within these parameters
Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness
Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions
Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function
Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
Demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive
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 to solve problems creatively and effectively
Communicate complex information
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes
Demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship
Demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive
Requirements:
Proactively identify emerging and evolving geopolitical and macroeconomic risks
Analyse the potential impact of these risks on various asset classes, markets, and the bank's specific exposures
Develop and stress-test portfolios against plausible adverse scenarios
Establish frameworks and indicators to monitor key risks and provide early warnings
Provide risk committees, trading desks, and senior management with the necessary information and analysis for informed decision-making
Effectively communicate complex risks and insights to relevant stakeholders across the bank
Continuously refining analytical methodologies and data sources
Risk and controls
Change and transformation
Business acumen strategic thinking
Digital and technology
Nice to have:
Decision Support
Communication and Education
Methodology Development
What we offer:
Modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms
Wellness rooms
On-site cafeterias
Fitness centers
Tech-equipped workstations
Hybrid working
Flexible working arrangements
Structured approach to hybrid working
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience
Chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues