Lead Business Analyst

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To manage the efficient delivery of large-scale technical projects and capabilities across the bank and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations throughout the software product lifecycle, adhering to agreed time, budget and quality requirements. 

Accountabilities

• Management of the delivery, resource allocation and improvement of complex technical project capabilities across the bank using Agile/Scrum methodologies for planning, stand-ups, demos, retrospectives and the execution of sprints.
• Collaboration with customers and business teams to manage and implement customer trails to support the proposal of technically feasible solutions, and effort and timeline expectations.
• Collaboration with software engineers, quality teams, product managers and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality products and features through the software project lifecycle aligned to the banks objectives, regulation and security policies.
• Identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks associated with technical projects to prepare the bank for potential challenges.
• Management of change requests and communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Management of vendor relations involved in technical projects to ensure they deliver according to agreed terms.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry technology trends and technologies, to evaluate and adopt new approaches to improving deliver outcomes and to foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence and growth.

Vice President Expectations

• To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..
• If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..
• 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 will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..
• Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
• Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
• Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
• Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.

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.

Embark on a transformative journey as a Lead Business Analyst - VP. At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you will bridge business needs and technology solutions, driving strategic that enhance client experiences and operational efficiency. Working with senior stakeholders across the organization, you will play a key role in delivering high-impact change while shaping the future of our banking platforms. Join us to expand your professional growth, advocate strategic transformation program, and make a lasting impact across Barclays.

To be successful as a Lead Business Analyst - VP, you should have:

• Demonstrated success delivering end-to-end strategic program within equity derivatives or capital markets, with oversight of multi-stakeholder engagements, budgets exceeding $5M+, and timelines spanning 12+ months

• Deep knowledge in equity derivatives risk frameworks, P&L attribution methodologies, and regulatory requirements with ability to translate technical risk concepts into strategic business solutions

• Considerable executive presence with experience influencing senior trading executives through compelling presentations, business cases, and data-driven recommendations that drive strategic strategy-making

• Advanced data interpretation skills using SQL, Python, or similar tools to conduct comprehensive data analysis, identify systemic issues, and validate solution effectiveness across real-time risk analytics platforms

• Demonstrated success overseeing cross-functional teams and developing junior analysts, with a focus on enhancing organizational capability through best practices and governance frameworks

Other highly valued skills include:

• Experience supporting technology transformation projects such as system upgrades, data architecture enhancements, or workflow automation projects that improve operational efficiency and user experience

• Quantitative finance knowledge including Greeks calculation, volatility modeling, and scenario analysis, enabling effective collaboration with quant teams on pricing and risk model enhancements

• Agile delivery knowledge serving as Product Owner or senior BA in Agile/SAFe environments, with proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, and experience prioritizing product backlogs for trading platforms

• Vendor and third-party oversight experience evaluating, selecting, and integrating external risk systems or market data providers while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards

• Business process optimization skills with experience mapping end-to-end workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing process improvements that reduce operational risk and enhance trading desk productivity

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in 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 New York, NY office.

Minimum Salary: $170,000
Maximum Salary: $230,000

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