Porfolio Reporting Analyst

Job description

Job Title: Portfolio Reporting BCBS 239 Analyst
Corporate Grade: BA4 / Contractor

Business Area: Capital Reporting Information Services (CRIS) / Portfolio Reporting

Primary Location: London, UK

About Barclays Risk

The Risk Function is responsible for the overall management and oversight of risk management practices group-wide. It operates right across the organisation, and right across the globe to protect Barclays' financial performance and reputation.

Our Risk professionals have advanced technical skills across a broad range of disciplines. They take the lead in addressing issues including the potential implications of an economic downturn or financial crime, and in advising Barclays' business leaders in making measured decisions. Through dedicated support services Risk teams make a real difference to Barclays' business clients by sanctioning loans and investments, and by helping to turnaround their fortunes when they are facing financial difficulties. We also provide peace of mind for Barclays' Retail customers by protecting their assets and investments, whilst also protecting the transactions of our Barclaycard customers wherever they are in the world.

Overall purpose of role

The Credit Portfolio Reporting Team is responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of credit risk for various regulatory and management output.

Key Accountabilities

· Maintain and implement business remediation solutions for Credit Risk Portfolio Reporting to ensure continuous BCBS 239 compliance. This will involve driving detailed investigation & documentation.
· Independent creation of Blueworks process maps, creating accurate reflections of process flows. Partnering with others to write documentation on remediations, business glossaries, data dictionaries and data lineage.
· Be a key contact in relation to the ongoing governance and compliance of Portfolio team reports and processes, working closely with all regional teams to ensure overall global reporting compliance.
· Engage and support across various workstreams of the BCBS 239 project, working closely with, for example, JUNO RTB, BA's and project managers.
· Be involved in the accurate and timely production of key routine and ad hoc reports that will be used for the Regulators, Credit Risk Executives and other key stakeholders (routine and ad hoc) Work closely with regional team members to build and maintain a consistent global Risk Reporting framework, including:
· Review reports and research any significant changes to ensure accuracy of data.
· Liaise with various application system owners to ensure data quality.
· Develop new IT reporting support as necessary.
· Engage with peers across multiple business areas and divisions including Credit Risk IT, Credit Officers,

Risk and Control Objective

Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards

Person Specification

· Experience in Credit risk or Finance reporting and analysis.
· Thorough Risk Reporting and IT system experience in context of BAU reporting
· Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
· Highly analytical mind with a strong attention to detail and control focus
· Strong sense of initiative with the ability to think independently, and the confidence to question things constructively
· Willingness to take ownership of tasks and pro-actively drive initiatives forward to successful completion
· Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player who is able to interact across all levels of the firm

Preferred
· Experience and awareness of financial risk management techniques and methodologies
· Previous Blueworks experience
· Qlickview and Business Objects experience