Analyst, Structured Credit Transaction Management Group

You may be assessed on 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._

Structured Credit Transaction Management Group (TMG) is a Front Office function that works closely with Trading and Structuring on all new structured credit transaction, ensuring the right level of due diligence has been carried out on the structures and all key economic terms of these transactions can be captured in firm infrastructure. The team further works with the desk and all infrastructure partners in the organisation to maintain the highest standards of trade capture, life cycling and monitoring which are crucial to the firm's risk management. The function involves constant liaison with, and often provides a link between, Sales, Structuring, Trading, IT, Finance, Risk, Operations, Legal and Compliance.

Joins Barclays in the role of Analyst Structured Credit TMG, which you will play a pivotal role by involving front line support of Global Credit & Financing Solutions (GCFS), CLO & Global Credit Asset Solutions (GCAS) business activities performed by the Structured Credit desks working closely with Structured traders across all Barclays offices in EMEA, US and Asia.
- Initial Trade Capture and validation of Structured Products and Position Management (Life cycling - Loan Paydowns, Terminations, Rate Resets, Restructuring etc)
- Review of term sheets to ensure all aspects of the transaction are captured and ensure all new transactions have been onboarded onto internal and external vendor platforms
- Input real-time exceptions related to regulations into Trade Capture Systems (e.g. MIFID, Dodd-Frank, Brexit, Mandatory Clearing) and responsible for exception and query management related to Structured packages/positions

**Essential Skills**:

- An excellent team player who responds well to high intensity and pressure environments
- Must be diligent and hardworking, demonstrating accuracy at all times
- Confident and personable with the ability to develop strong working relationships with the Front Office

**Desirable Skills**:

- Front Office support (Trading Assistant, Trade Support, Middle Office) experience
- Structured Product knowledge (CLN, SPV Repack, Bespoke CDS, Total Return Swap, Repo) including payoffs and valuation challenges
- Experience of handling/resolving P&L queries

**Purpose of the role**

To maintain the smooth and efficient operation of our trading desks, providing operational support and expertise to traders, sales professionals, and other key stakeholders, helping them maximize their productivity and minimize disruptions and handling administrative tasks, and providing market information and research.

**Accountabilities**
- Provision of immediate and efficient technical support to traders and sales professionals on the trading desks, resolving hardware, software, and network-related issues to ensure uninterrupted trading activities.
- Coordination of trade execution by liaising with traders, clients, and other internal teams to ensure smooth transactions.
- Maintenance and updating of trade records, transaction logs, and client databases accurately.
- Reports, presentations, and documentation preparation to support sales and trading activities.
- Monitoring of market data and assist in the analysis of financial information for trading decisions.
- Operational tasks such as processing trades, confirming orders, and resolving trade discrepancies.

**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