Research Business Management

Mumbai, India

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Date live: Mar. 09, 2026

Business Area: Research Central

Area of Expertise: Business Management

Reference Code: JR-0000097433

Contract: Permanent

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Join us as an “Research Business Management” at Barclays, where we provide a wide range of unique ideas to help our clients make the best investment decisions. Our Research teams are highly rated and consistently ranked amongst the top research teams in various surveys. By leveraging our leading global macro expertise and integrating our research across asset classes, we provide our clients with unique research and market intelligence.

To be a successful “Research Business Management” candidate is expected to work in a high intensity, results oriented role within the Risk & Controls team based in Mumbai, which is an extension of the Global Research Business Management Team. The Risk & Control team in Mumbai operates controls and processes to cover key risks for the Research department, including but not limited to: Information Barriers, Cross-Border controls, Management of Personal Conflicts of Interest, Personal Account Dealing, Headcount Management, Research Event (Conference) Controls, RCSA testing, Internal Audit Reviews and Issues and Actions.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role where candidate will focus on undertaking External Speaker Vetting and Company Conflicts checks for events such as roadshows, conferences, field trips, industry/expert events, etc. organized by or for Research. The role will involve operating a high-volume process with quick turnaround, which may require taking subjective calls from time to time and where attention to detail is key.

Basic/ Essential Qualifications:

Developing an in-depth understanding of all Research Event Controls, Information Barriers and Cross-Border processes, their risks, and the controls designed to mitigate them.
Timely and accurate completion of all tasks, in accordance with set procedures and business standards.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and make sound business judgments.
Assist team members with their tasks and responsibilities, and work on ad-hoc projects as and when they come up.
Ensure existing controls adequately mitigate the risks, if not escalate.
Proactive and timely escalation of issues, where required.

Desirable skillsets/ good to have:

Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Expertise at MS Office applications like Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Excellent in formatting tables and data to present visually user-friendly format for the intended audience.
Strong teamwork and communication skills as the person will be required to operate with teams across the organization, in multiple locations and time zones.
Ability to carry out detailed tasks with diligence, and within set timelines.
Self-motivated, identifies opportunities and is proactive in putting forward ideas and solutions.
Postgraduate/ MBA in Finance
Experience in product control, strategy, operations, risk and controls or business management roles
Good knowledge of Investment banking businesses and products.
General awareness of financial industry regulations would be advantageous.
Understanding of AI fundamentals and experience applying AI in day‑to‑day work

This role will be based out of Mumbai.

Purpose of the role

To enable the success of the business and assist senior leaders navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions, and achieve their goals

Accountabilities

Collaboration with business and senior leadership to develop and implement business strategies that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Liaison between different business units and functions, fostering communication and collaboration.
Management and coordination of strategic initiatives, projects, and change management efforts to optimize business processes and strengthen the control environment.
Improvement of operational efficiency within the organisation including the identification of areas for improvement, streamlining of processes, and implementation of best practices to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
Development of performance reporting for key metrics that reinforce the strategic objectives of the division and support the external commitments made. Involvement in aspects of financial analysis and budget management, including assistance in financial planning, forecasting, and monitoring of financial performance against targets.
Support to business heads in partnership with HR on hiring, workforce planning, joiner/mover/leaver actions.

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.

More about working at Barclays

Barclays has been in Asia Pacific for over 50 years, supporting corporations and financial institutions across the Asia Pacific region and connecting them to the capital markets of UK, Europe and the Americas. For more information click here.

Our approach to hybrid working ensures there’s the right balance of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, as required for each role. For business areas that offer a hybrid working experience, this will be in a structured way, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week. Some roles may require full onsite working. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager.

We continue to embed and review our hybrid working environment and remain in a phase of testing and learning. This means that working arrangements could change, with reasonable notice, to align with the needs of our business.

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Our approach to working flexibly is designed to support you to balance your life and to accommodate diverse needs, whilst still allowing us to meet our business needs. If you’d like to request a flexible working arrangement, please discuss this with your hiring manager.

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