Assistant Manager

Job Description

Ensure the integrity of the data used for the derivation of Risk, Finance and Treasury metrics and internal and external reportingReconcile Risk, Finance and Treasury base data with authoritative data sources to ensure completeness and accuracy.Identify data quality issues to be investigated and resolved, and perform root cause analysisMonitor data quality and set up effective data quality MI to inform internal and external stakeholders.Produce of operational metrics to enable the successful oversight of the data provided to RFT and the performance of the Data Operations Function by senior managementMaintain reference data sets for Risk, Finance and Treasury, establishing controls and operational standards, to ensure consistency and robust governanceWhat will you be doing o Perform key data validation activities required by RFT by engaging with multiple upstream and downstream internal stakeholders.o Develop operating procedures to define and improve the function s processeso Subject matter expert in the data flow from upstream and into the RFT systems - understanding the different intersections and the importance of the different data elements to RFT consumers Responsible for operational management of daily deliverables:Review Data Quality exceptionsPerform and oversee performance of daily validations and reconciliations.Investigate root causes of data quality issues.Maintain RFT owned datasets and ensure consistency across RFT applications.o Review and perform system reconciliations, ensuring that the back office system contains all the trades that are in the front office systems (FOBO). All differences have to be investigated, escalated and cleared within agreed timescales.o Ensure any data quality gap is overcome by means of effective dialogue with internal and external team members.o Engage with technology and business operations functions as required to identify root causes.o Produce daily Data Quality MI and contribute to the improvement of the end-to-end controls.o Monitor and escalate critical or major issues to appropriate forums.o Drive continuous improvement of processes through own efforts and create that mindset in the teamWhat we re looking for:Excellent understanding of front to back system architecture and E2E processes and controls within Barclays.Excellent team player with the ability to also work independently when required.Ability to work on a matrix structure reporting to heads in London, New York and India.Proven ability to adapt to an evolving operating model and to actively participate in its developmentProven ability to steer solutions, building processes based on strong understanding of the infrastructure in place (BI and BUK).Skills that will help you in the role:Passionate about continuous improvements, and using their network of contacts to both improve their personal and team performance, identify areas for process improvement and ensure successful delivery of projects.Proven ability to network and build rapport and credibility quickly with a variety of key stakeholders (FO, Ops Senior Management, IT).Strong analytical skills required to perform complex analysis on the volumes and process flow to identify the root cause.Able to pay attention to detail and demonstrate awareness of internal controlsAbility to cope with change and very tight deadlines.Strong/Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to clearly articulate complicated issues to management and other impacted areas and ensure timely resolution of breaks and issues.Additional desired skills are:o Understanding of BI and BUK products.o Understanding of Risk, Finance or Treasury processes.,

Keyskills :
accountstatmissalesataflowteamperformancerootcauseseniormanagementprocessflowdataqualityreferencedatastronganalyticalskillsbackofficefrontofficedatavalidationcomplexanalysis