Liquidity Management & Strategy Analyst

Join Barclays as a Liquidity Management & Strategy Analyst where you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the bank has sufficient funds to meet its short-term and long-term obligations, as well as in the development and implementation of strategies to manage the bank's liquidity position. At Barclays, we are not just predicting the future - we are actively shaping it. To excel in this position, you should possess the following skills: - Solid knowledge of Finance or Treasury functions, particularly in liquidity management/planning or Accounting, and/or experience and interest in balance sheets. - A keen eye for detail, taking pride in the quality of written communications and analyses. - Strong analytical skills, with the ability to handle large datasets effectively. - Excellent relationship management skills, enabling you to build and maintain strong, open, and trusted relationships with various stakeholders beyond your immediate team. Additionally, highly valued skills may include: - Qualifications such as CA/CFA/CPA/MBA or equivalent, with a strong foundation in Finance & Accounts. - Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Macros is essential. - Understanding and knowledge within a Liquidity (Risk) Management function would be advantageous. - Familiarity with Automation Tools, Macros, Alteryx, Tableau can provide a strong edge. - Background in Banking, NBFC, FIs, Regulatory, and/or consultancy sectors. - Relevant experience in finance or treasury functions. You will be evaluated based on critical skills essential for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. The role is based in our Chennai office. **Purpose of the Role:** Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the bank maintains adequate funds to meet its financial obligations, along with developing and executing strategies to manage the bank's liquidity position. **Key Accountabilities:** 1. Develop and implement funding and liquidity strategies to efficiently manage the bank's liquidity position in compliance with regulatory requirements and risk appetite, achieving favorable commercial outcomes in terms of funding costs. 2. Analyze and quantify the regulatory and behavioral liquidity risk impact of transactions conducted by business units. 3. Maintain strong relationships with key business units, collaborating to manage liquidity within constraints. 4. Monitor key liquidity metrics and trends, providing advice on necessary actions to maintain funding and liquidity levels within tolerance. 5. Manage intra-group funding arrangements to ensure subsidiaries are adequately funded and managed within balance sheet, large exposure, and capital constraints. 6. Design and implement stress testing methodologies to evaluate the bank's liquidity resilience under various financial shocks, economic downturns, and sector-specific crises. Analyze stress testing results and develop mitigation strategies to address potential liquidity shortfalls. 7. Develop new tools, models, and data analysis to enhance the bank's funding and liquidity management capabilities. **Analyst Expectations:** In this role, you will: - Perform assigned activities in a timely and high-quality manner, continuously driving improvement. - Possess in-depth technical knowledge and experience in your area of expertise. - Lead and supervise a team, guiding professional development, allocating work, and coordinating resources. - Impact the work of related teams within your area and collaborate with other functions and business areas. - Take responsibility for end results of operational processing and activities, escalating policy breaches appropriately. - Advocate for risk management, strengthen controls, and ensure adherence to relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct. - Continually build an understanding of your sub-function's integration with the overall function, as well as the organization's products, services, and processes. - Resolve problems, guide team members, communicate complex information, and act as a contact point for stakeholders outside your function. All colleagues are expected to embody the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive.,