AVP - Market Surveillance Optimization

As an AVP Markets Surveillance & Optimization Analyst at Barclays, you will play a crucial role in monitoring and analyzing market activity to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Your responsibilities will include: - Continuous monitoring of market activities such as order flows, prices, trading volumes, and communications to identify potential irregularities or market misconduct. - Conducting detailed investigations to gather evidence and assess the risk of market manipulation, insider trading, or other misconduct. - Providing business support in projects related to the firm's market surveillance framework. - Supporting regulatory queries and internal/external audits. - Generating accurate and timely reports for regulatory authorities, internal stakeholders, and management regarding market surveillance activities, incidents, and trends. - Implementing appropriate controls in alignment with the Barclays control framework and firm-wide standards. - Supporting the control environment related to data quality, model effectiveness, and efficiency. To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills: - Proactive problem-solving approach with a curiosity for analysis. - Ability to work independently as well as in a team or fast-paced environment. - Willingness to take on additional tasks and ad-hoc projects. - Reliable, accountable, and flexible. - Eagerness to learn and develop new skills. - Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with key stakeholders. - Understanding of core Global Markets and Market Abuse regulations. - 2-3 years of relevant Surveillance or Compliance experience in a financial services environment or Regulator. - Familiarity with diverse product types. Desirable skills include being tech-savvy, understanding risk management and control functions, and knowledge of Barclays" goals, financials, staff numbers, and structure. If you are selected for a leadership role as an Assistant Vice President, you will be expected to advise on decision-making, contribute to policy development, and ensure operational effectiveness. You will lead a team, set objectives, coach employees, and demonstrate leadership behaviours such as listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others. Overall, as part of Barclays, you are expected to uphold the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. Additionally, embody the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive for consistent high performance.,