Business Analyst

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. 

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

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 work and 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.

Join us as a Business Analyst at Barclays, where you will play a key role in driving strategic change and business transformation across the organisation. You will partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify opportunities, define business requirements, design operating models and deliver innovative solutions that support Barclays' strategic objectives while ensuring robust risk management and governance.

To be successful as a Business Analyst, you should have experience with:

• Strong experience in business analysis, requirements elicitation, and requirements management
• Expertise in translating complex business challenges into executable business and technology solutions
• Experience in process design, operational design, and target operating model development
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior business and technology leaders
• Experience in business case development, feasibility assessments, and solution evaluation
• Knowledge of change management practices, including requirements traceability and benefits realization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience evaluating multiple solution options and recommendations
• Experience managing risks, controls, and governance requirements within business change initiatives
• Ability to create and present clear and concise documentation, reports, and strategic recommendations
• Experience working across cross-functional teams to deliver business outcomes

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Ability to contribute to strategy development and drive business transformation initiatives
• Experience supporting large-scale, complex, and multi-year change programs
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies including Agile and Waterfall approaches
• Ability to challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior analysts and business stakeholders
• Strong understanding of financial services, regulatory, risk, and control environments
• Ability to conduct research and apply industry best practices to business challenges
• Experience collaborating across business, operations, technology, and support functions
• Professional certifications such as CBAP/BCS Business Analysis/ Agile Business Analyst or equivalent qualifications

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, business analysis, stakeholder management, change and transformation, strategic thinking, leadership, business acumen, and problem solving, as well as role-specific business analysis expertise.

The role is based out of Pune.