Investment Operations Analyst

Purpose of the role

To support business areas with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution. 

Accountabilities

• Support various business areas with day-to-day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution.
• Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
• Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations in operational processes.
• Development and implementation of operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Development of reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
• Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations.
• Participation in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• 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
• 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 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.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• 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.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• 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.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• 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 an Investment Operations Analyst where you will execute and settle transactions for Wealth, PMS, and Advisory clients across Equities, Derivatives, Mutual Funds, Bonds, MLDs, IPOs, and Managed Products. Maintain security masters and ensure accurate daily pricing across products. Process investment payments, asset transfers, and record income receipts. Resolve daily reconciliation breaks, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data. Provide sign-off to the Client Reporting team for monthly client statements. Ensure timely completion of BOD and EOD processes. Support processing of advisory fees and PMS management fees.

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Ensure flawless execution and settlement of transactions with strong operational controls

  
  
  

• Consistently meet defined service levels and turnaround times (TATs)

  
  
  

• Demonstrate a process-improvement and efficiency-driven mindset

  
  
  

• Coordinate effectively with internal stakeholders such as Banking, Compliance, and Technology teams

  
  
  

• Manage external stakeholders including Fund Houses, Banks, Custodians, and Product Issuers

  
  
  

• Escalate operational issues proactively and in a timely manner to senior management

  
  
  

Essential Skills / Basic Qualifications:

• CA / MBA / Postgraduate / Graduate (Commerce)

  
  
  

• Fair understanding and hands-on experience with capital market products including Mutual Funds, Bonds, Equities, and PMS

  
  
  

• Fair understanding of SEBI regulations pertaining to Mutual Funds and Advisory / PMS services

  
  
  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  
  
  

• Proficiency in advanced MS Excel

  
  
  

Desirable Skills / Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Wealth Spectrum

  
  
  

• Experience with Miles (Integra) system

  
  
  

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as:

• Accuracy and timeliness of transaction execution and settlement

  
  
  

• Ability to resolve reconciliation breaks and manage exceptions

  
  
  

• Adherence to regulatory and operational controls

  
  
  

• Stakeholder management and communication effectiveness

  
  
  

• Continuous improvement and operational efficiency orientation

  
  
  

Job location is Mumbai.