Lead Business Analyst - VP

About the role

At Barclays, our vision is to redefine the future of banking and to help craft innovative solutions. As a Lead Business Analyst - VP, you will bridge business needs and technology solutions, driving strategic initiatives that enhance client experiences and operational efficiency. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organization to deliver high-impact change and shape the future of our banking platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end strategic programs within equity derivatives or capital markets, overseeing multi-stakeholder engagements, budgets exceeding $5M+, and timelines spanning 12+ months.
• Translate technical risk concepts into strategic business solutions, considering equity derivatives risk frameworks, P&L attribution methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Influence senior trading executives through compelling presentations, business cases, and data-driven recommendations that drive strategic decision-making.
• Oversee cross-functional teams and develop junior analysts, focusing on enhancing organizational capability through best practices and governance frameworks.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis using SQL, Python, or similar tools to identify systemic issues, validate solution effectiveness, and improve real-time risk analytics platforms.
• Manage change requests and communicate with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with the bank's objectives, regulations, and security policies.
• Evaluate and select third-party vendors and integrate external risk systems or market data providers, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Optimize business processes by mapping end-to-end workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing process improvements that reduce operational risk and enhance trading desk productivity.
• Stay updated on industry technology trends and technologies, adopting new approaches to improve outcomes and fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and growth.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Demonstrated success delivering end-to-end strategic programs within equity derivatives or capital markets, with oversight of multi-stakeholder engagements, budgets exceeding $5M+, and timelines spanning 12+ months.
• Deep knowledge in equity derivatives risk frameworks, P&L attribution methodologies, and regulatory requirements, with the ability to translate technical risk concepts into strategic business solutions.
• Significant executive presence with experience influencing senior trading executives through compelling presentations, business cases, and data-driven recommendations that drive strategic decision-making.
• Advanced data interpretation skills using SQL, Python, or similar tools to conduct comprehensive data analysis, identify systemic issues, and validate solution effectiveness across real-time risk analytics platforms.
• Experience overseeing cross-functional teams and developing junior analysts, with a focus on enhancing organizational capability through best practices and governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting technology transformation projects such as system upgrades, data architecture enhancements, or workflow automation projects that improve operational efficiency and user experience.
• Quantitative finance knowledge including Greeks calculation, volatility modeling, and scenario analysis, enabling effective collaboration with quant teams on pricing and risk model enhancements.
• Adequate Agile delivery knowledge, serving as Product Owner or senior BA in Agile/SAFe environments, with proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, and experience prioritizing product backlogs for trading platforms.
• Vendor and third-party oversight experience evaluating, selecting, and integrating external risk systems or market data providers while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Business process optimization skills with experience mapping end-to-end workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing process improvements that reduce operational risk and enhance trading desk productivity.

Qualifications

Other highly valued skills include:

• Experience supporting technology transformation projects such as system upgrades, data architecture enhancements, or workflow automation projects that improve operational efficiency and user experience.
• Quantitative finance knowledge including Greeks calculation, volatility modeling, and scenario analysis, enabling effective collaboration with quant teams on pricing and risk model enhancements.
• Adequate Agile delivery knowledge, serving as Product Owner or senior BA in Agile/SAFe environments, with proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, and experience prioritizing product backlogs for trading platforms.
• Vendor and third-party oversight experience evaluating, selecting, and integrating external risk systems or market data providers while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Business process optimization skills with experience mapping end-to-end workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing process improvements that reduce operational risk and enhance trading desk productivity.

Skills

Other highly valued skills include:

• Experience supporting technology transformation projects such as system upgrades, data architecture enhancements, or workflow automation projects that improve operational efficiency and user experience.
• Quantitative finance knowledge including Greeks calculation, volatility modeling, and scenario analysis, enabling effective collaboration with quant teams on pricing and risk model enhancements.
• Adequate Agile delivery knowledge, serving as Product Owner or senior BA in Agile/SAFe environments, with proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, and experience prioritizing product backlogs for trading platforms.
• Vendor and third-party oversight experience evaluating, selecting, and integrating external risk systems or market data providers while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Business process optimization skills with experience mapping end-to-end workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing process improvements that reduce operational risk and enhance trading desk productivity.

Benefits

Join us to expand your professional growth, advocate strategic transformation programs, and make a lasting impact across Barclays. We offer a competitive salary range of $170,000 to $230,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee recognition and rewards

Pay

$170,000 - $230,000

Schedule

Full-time