AVP Business Analyst (Data Analyst)

Join us as an Assistant Vice President (AVP) Business Analyst (Data Analyst) at Barclays, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital landscape and driving innovation to provide unparalleled customer experiences. You will leverage cutting-edge technology to transform our digital offerings and ensure excellence in every aspect. In this role, you will be evaluated based on essential skills critical for success, including expertise in data design compliance, governance, security policies, data profiling, analysis, and design specifications. Your responsibilities will encompass collaborating with data scientists, data engineers, and technical teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications. Proficiency in business analysis, product ownership, agile methodologies, and project management tools such as JIRA and Trello will be key assets. You will serve as a bridge between technical teams and business units, offering valuable insights to drive project direction. Additionally, you will conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and review deliverables to ensure alignment with business expectations. Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess the success of data initiatives and suggesting enhancements will also be part of your role. Desirable qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Science, or a related field, along with a strong understanding of data analytics tools, methodologies, and financial crime domains. Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, enabling you to interpret data effectively and present findings to diverse audiences. As the AVP Business Analyst (Data Analyst), you will be based in Pune and tasked with leading the development and implementation of the bank's Data & Analytics strategy. Your role will involve aligning data usage with the bank's business objectives and risk tolerance to drive growth, optimize operations, and mitigate risks effectively. Your accountabilities will include enabling business or functional unit strategies by leveraging data insights, ensuring adherence to data policies and standards, partnering with business leaders to prioritize data use cases and products, and challenging end-to-end design and architecture decisions. As an Assistant Vice President, you are expected to provide strategic advice, contribute to policy development, and ensure operational efficiency. If you have leadership responsibilities, you will lead a team to deliver impactful results, set objectives, coach team members, and demonstrate leadership behaviors focusing on listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others. For individual contributors, you will lead collaborative assignments, guide team members, identify new project directions, and consult on complex issues to support resolution. All colleagues at Barclays are expected to embody the values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, along with the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive. Your commitment to these values and mindset will guide your actions and decision-making in creating a positive and impactful work environment.,