Data Analyst
Job Description
Purpose of the role
To enable data-driven strategic and operational decision making through
extracting actionable insights from large datasets, performing statistical
and advanced analytics to uncover trends and patterns, and presenting
findings through clear visualisations and reports.
Accountabilities
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Investigation and analysis of data issues related to quality, lineage,
controls, and authoritative source identification, documenting data
sources, methodologies, and quality findings with recommendations for
improvement.
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Designing and building data pipelines to automate data movement and
processing.
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Apply advanced analytical techniques to large datasets to uncover trends
and correlations, develop validated logical data models, and translate
insights into actionable business recommendations that drive operational
and process improvements, leveraging machine learning/AI.
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Through data-driven analysis, translate analytical findings into
actionable business recommendations, identifying opportunities for
operational and process improvements.
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Design and create interactive dashboards and visual reports using
applicable tools and automate reporting processes for regular and ad-hoc
stakeholder needs.
Assistant Vice President Expectations
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To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy
development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
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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
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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.
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OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative
assignments and guide team members through structured assignments,
identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to
complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments
and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional
methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
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Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support
the resolution of escalated issues.
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Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in
support of the control and governance agenda.
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Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation
to the work done.
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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.
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Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas
to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
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Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information,
internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other
areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and
effectively.
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Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include
sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate
because of its content or its audience.
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Influence or convince stakeholders 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.
Join us as a "Data Analyst" at Barclays, where you will play a key role in
supporting HR transformation programmes through high-quality data, strong
governance, and actionable insight. In this role, you will help ensure
that data is fit for migration, reporting, analysis, and decision-making,
while working across business, technology, and third-party teams to
improve data quality, controls, and delivery outcomes.
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in
this role, including data analysis, data migration, risk and control,
change and transformation, stakeholder management, and job-specific
technical capabilities.
To be successful as a
“
Data Analyst”, you should have experience with:
Basic / Essential Qualifications:
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Analysis and documentation of business requirements to translate them
into data definitions, models and artefacts aligned with organisational
goals.
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Development and maintenance of data dictionaries and glossaries to
define data elements and their usage.
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Analyse and monitor data usage patterns to identify opportunities for
optimisation, standardisation, and improvement.
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Conduct data quality root cause analysis and implement remediation
actions to improve both new data acquisition and existing large-volume
datasets.
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Supporting data product flows, including sourcing, lineage and control
points to help improve data quality and consistency.
Desirable skillsets / good to have:
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Experienced in using AI to improve business processes and support
analytics.
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Scripting skills (for example, Python) to support data validation,
automation, or analysis.
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Collaborate with stakeholders across HR, HR Technology, business teams,
and third-party partners to drive delivery across transformation
programmes.
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Implementation of Data Products and enabling the use of data in AI
models.
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Knowledge of data and records governance standards and how to apply them
in transformation environments.
This role will be based out of Chennai.