BA4 : Research Analyst

Purpose of the role

To produce and deliver Research with differentiated market insights and actionable ideas to Barclays Clients. 

Accountabilities

• Analysis of market, sector, corporate and/or economic data to help develop investment theses for your coverage universe to produce best in class Research.
• Research may range from individual company or sector notes, through to long dated thematic reports.
• Presentation of Research views to Barclays Clients; this can be through direct, face to face and virtual interactions, Research hosted events and written communications.
• Engagement with Markets, Client Strategy and other stakeholders, to raise awareness of your Research both to Clients and internally. Prioritise interaction with the most relevant and valuable Clients for your Research.
• Provision of insights and Research views to internal Clients to help them navigate financial markets and risks.
• Collaboration with the Supervisory Analyst, Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure Research is produced and delivered to Clients and internal stakeholders in a compliant manner.

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 "Research Analyst" with Barclays, where you will be responsible to support the European Credit Strategy team in their coverage of High Yield (including leveraged loans) and Credit Derivatives.

Key Accountabilities

• To provide support in the production of timely publications in European HY and Credit Derivatives. This includes gathering the relevant data, updating and maintain existing frameworks, performing analysis, putting together drafts for periodical reports, etc
• To assist with analysis as required in response to queries from clients, sales or traders and other internal stakeholders.
• Achieve familiarity with the regular tasks of the broader team to aid in coverage when team members are travelling or on leave.
• Assist in disseminating regular weekly screens.
• Assist in maintaining, and updating, the team’s existing suite of automated frameworks. Ensure that relevant databases are kept up to date in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure marketing packs are updated as required.
• Attend internal conference calls and read macro-economic and credit research to stay up to date with developments.

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from IIT or premier engineering college (CFA desirable)
• Work experience in a similar profile, ideally for 2+ years
• Understanding of financial markets and instruments
• Strong interest in the subject matter

Highly Desired Skills:

• Strong quantitative skills (programming experience desirable)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a time sensitive environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Resourcefulness, and proactive attitude

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as financial markets and instruments, strong quantitative skills, analytical mindset, business acumen strategic thinking, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based of Mumbai.

“This role is deemed as a Certified role under the PRA & UK Financial Conduct Authority - Individual Accountabilities Regulations and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks”