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Date live: 06/09/2025 Business Area: Wholesale Lending Area of Expertise: Banking Operations Contract: Permanent Reference Code: JR-0000011063 Put yourself at the heart of the Barclays. A career in banking operations puts you at the very centre of our business strategy. By putting customers at the heart of everything we do, we’re putting our whole business behind our Customer facing teams. As the face of our brand, especially in an increasingly digital world, you'll play a vital role in our customers' financial lives. Here, your voice is heard, and you’ll have the support and opportunities to thrive. See your commute Join us as AVP, Wholesale Lending where you will work with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, operations users and project teams to define training requirements and plan, manage and deliver training and user accreditation to meet key milestone dates within the Wholesale Lending Operations Business Area. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as: Lending /Servicing knowledge across all debt products Knowledge of ACBS / loan IQ Experience in delivering training to a Global audience. Experience of creating, scheduling & delivering structured training programs. Experience at dealing with stakeholders at all levels. Proven ability to quickly learn, understand and adapt to new systems and processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent presentation skills Experience in Corporate and/or Investment Bank lending Purpose of the role To support Wholesale Lending with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution. Accountabilities Support with day-to-day Wholesale Lending initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution through lending technical expertise. Monitoring the bank’s lending operations to ensure that they are conducted in an efficient and effective manner and comply with relevant regulatory requirements. Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate Wholesale Lending processes. Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations for change in Wholesale Lending processes. Development and implementation of Wholesale Lending procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency. Development of reports and presentations on Wholesale Lending performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders. Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in Wholesale Lending Services. Participation in projects and initiatives to improve Wholesale Lending efficiency and effectiveness. Assistant Vice President Expectations 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. (Opens in new tab or window) (Opens in new tab or window) (Opens in new tab or window) Reasonable adjustment Our purpose Equal opportunities Right to work statement This is Barclays Chennai Barclays Chennai is one of our key strategic locations. It’s home to over 5,000 talented and passionate Barclays colleagues, across Finance, HR, operational and technology functions ensuring the bank’s technology and infrastructure runs smoothly. A workplace of the future Your wellbeing Your commute More than just a workplace Be you. Be valued. Belong. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success. You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our Inclusion and Opportunities page. Learn more Application Process Your application We’ll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter. 1 Your assessment Covering your behaviours and ability at work. 2 Your interview Exploring your past experiences and skills. 3 Next step We’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process 4 Working flexibly We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team. Hybrid working We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business. Barclays is built on an international scale. Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience. And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.
