DFX Settlements Analyst

2 weeks ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Barclays Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year
Job Description

Purpose of the role

To support business areas with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution. 

Accountabilities

  • Support various business areas with day-to-day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution.
  • Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
  • Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations in operational processes.
  • Development and implementation of operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
  • Development of reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
  • Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations.
  • Participation in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Analyst Expectations

  • To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
  • Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
  • Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
  • They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
  • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
  • OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
  • Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
  • Partner with other functions and business areas.
  • Takes responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities.
  • Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
  • Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
  • Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
  • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
  • Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
  • Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
  • Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
  • Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
  • Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
  • Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

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.

Join Barclays as a DFX Settlements Analyst and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of global financial transactions. In this dynamic position, you'll manage high-value settlements within strict currency cut-off times, perform post-settlement reconciliations across Intellimatch environments, and handle breaks and exceptions with precision. You'll also support critical risk, control, and regulatory requirements while driving change initiatives and delivering lean efficiencies that enhance business performance.

About DFX:

Derivative and Foreign exchange settlements is a cross-asset class function responsible for ensuring that all Interest Rate, Credit, Equity, Commodity, Treasury and Foreign Exchange Derivatives are controlled and settled in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The department supports a broad range of operational services across the OTC trade lifecycle including trade lifecycle management, affirmation, confirmation, nostro and brokerage reconciliation as well as strategic product support.

To be successful as a DFX Settlements Analyst, you should have:

  • Ability to work under pressure, comfortable managing high volumes of complex settlements in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proven experience identifying, escalating, and reporting risks and issues.

  • Ability to understand and analyse complex problems and provide effective tactical and strategic solutions.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

  • Settlements experience.

  • Financial Services experience.

  • High level understanding of Settlements, reconciliations, and operations trade lifecycle.

  • Personable and Professional Approach – Ability to handle challenging situations with tact and maintain strong client relationships.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Adaptability to evolving processes and priorities.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based in Glasgow.

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