Lead Analyst

As a Lead Analyst at Barclays, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing engineering teams. Your responsibilities will include providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will be driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business objectives. To excel in this role, you should have experience in data analysis and interpretation, possessing the ability to analyze complex data sets and derive actionable insights. Strong statistical knowledge is essential, along with proficiency in using data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, R, and Excel. Additionally, you should be adept at creating clear and informative data visualizations using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar. Problem-solving skills are paramount for this role, as you will be required to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data. Excellent communication and leadership skills are also crucial to effectively present findings to stakeholders and lead and mentor a team of data analysts. Moreover, a strong understanding of business processes and the ability to align data analysis with business objectives is highly beneficial. Furthermore, skills in machine learning, big data technologies, domain knowledge in the financial domain, data governance, and advanced statistical techniques are highly valued for this position. Your performance will be assessed on key critical skills relevant to the success in this role, including risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology skills. The role is based in Pune and aims to lead and manage engineering teams effectively, foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, ensure the successful delivery of solutions within scope, time, and budget, and enhance engineering processes to increase efficiency and optimize team productivity. As a Lead Analyst, you will collaborate with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and enforce technology standards to deliver high-quality solutions. Additionally, you will be expected to advise key stakeholders, manage and mitigate risks, demonstrate leadership and accountability, and contribute to achieving the goals of the business. In summary, as a Lead Analyst at Barclays, you will be at the forefront of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality software solutions aligned with business objectives.,