Project Manager / Business Analyst

Northampton, United Kingdom

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Date live: 11/10/2022

Business Area: COO & Functions

Area of Expertise: Technology

Reference Code: 00274592

Contract: Permanent/Regular

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Project Manager/Business Analyst
Northampton

As a Barclays Project Manager/Business Analyst you will be a key part of a work stream within the LIBOR Transition Programme. This multi-million pound programme, running over three years that will build out capabilities across alternative reference rates and drive Group-wide transition across all Barclays entities and impacted products. You will apply processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to manage risk and ensure project outcomes are delivered in line with expectations.

Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, with 329 years of success, quality and innovation behind us. We offer careers that provide endless opportunity – helping millions of individuals and businesses thrive, and creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted.

What will you be doing?

• Working with stakeholders across impacted businesses to help drive the delivery of LIBOR transition activities
• Acting in partnership with the work stream Lead, using their experience and insight to help engage senior leaders, maintain a focus on delivering outcomes & removing blockers
• Taking ownership for the successful delivery in line with the relevant Policies and Standards by keeping a focus on outcomes; defining, monitoring and reviewing the overall plan
• Uncovering root causes, ensuring that change objectives align to these and that solutions are appropriately designed
• Providing input into ideation, helping to define the problem statements that describe what needs to be done
• Helping to resolve design issues and contradictory requirements; ensuring that design teams understand the business need whilst developing initial acceptance criteria
• Quantifying the impact of technology changes on customers and colleagues, informing communications on the changes and related business readiness activity
• Demonstrating systems thinking, exploring the broader scenarios around a change in context, helping to find issues early that might not otherwise be considered

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience with managing small to mid-size projects
• Ability to master and navigate new subject domains quickly
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Previous knowledge of investment banking products (Bonds, Derivatives, Repos, Securitized Products) would be beneficial

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, FRM or Project Management methodology) as well as Data Modelling experience (SQL, Excel Pivots)
• Proven experience creating communication plans or managing outreach initiatives
• Experience of working with stakeholders in: Investment Banking FO, Treasury, Legal or Compliance, would be highly beneficial
• Previous experience with implementation of regulatory initiatives and compliance requirements

Where will you be working?

Northampton was the birthplace of Barclaycard in 1966 and we've been based in Pavilion Drive since the building opened in 1997. This state-of-the art energy efficient building holds up to 2,500 staff. The office location is perfect for travel from the midlands and London alike as we are based just off the A45, it is easily accessible by both car and bus routes.

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