Operational Implementation Analyst

Operational Implementation Analyst

Location: London, Hybrid Working

Length: 6 month initial contract

PAYE only 

Overall purpose of the role 

The Operational Implementation Analyst will play a key role in the implementation and management of Barclays UK Pension allocations within the OPAM (Operational Asset Management) framework. The team is responsible for ensuring operational due diligence such as legal reviews, oversights of the investment agreements and coordinating with legal/compliance. 

The Analyst will be responsible for managing cash and asset movements using the Aladdin system to set up assets, manage trade workflow and management of all relevant data. The role will also support a project focusing on asset transition and relevant portfolio management system changes. Previous experience working in custody, asset management operations or in an operations consulting environment subject to process change governance and controls, and preferably have experience with portfolio management systems - specifically Aladdin. 

Key Accountabilities: 

• Operational Implementation and Operational Transition Management

• Help manage transition management process for change to investment manager portfolios and regulatory changes as a result UKRF pension scheme sectionalisation.

• Create and maintain operational transition project plans and liaise with project leads.

• Understanding of investment asset allocation strategy, including custody set-up, operational due diligence, contract negotiation and funding.

• Onboarding and set-up of new clients on internal systems and portfolio management systems.

• Advise key stakeholders on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.

• Aladdin platform data management including trading support and positions management.

• Ensure appropriate policies followed and records maintained to document implementation decisions and approvals via the portfolio management system.

• Produce operational test plans and documentation and participate in implementation user acceptance testing.

• Assist with transaction planning and execution of instructions through the OPAM’s portfolio management system in a timely manner.

• Assist with internal and external stakeholders, such as investment managers, lawyers, custodians, transition managers and Barclays Pensions team to ensure appropriate legal agreements in place and effective operational structure is in place to support investment transitions.

Key Skills: 

• Proven experience using BlackRock Aladdin portfolio management system (specifically, knowledge of Aladdin Data Management process or Aladdin trade workflow).

• Asset management back-office operations experience

• Experience in a transition management environment - including asset movement.

• Previous experience in pension consultancy would be advantageous.

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent and/or studying towards IMC or preferably CFA study

• Knowledge of segregated and pooled investments across multiple asset classes (i.e. fixed interest, equity, alternatives etc)

• Strong stakeholder management skills

• Knowledge of investments instruments particularly derivatives

About Barclays 

Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. 

Values 

Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. The Barclays values inform the foundations of its relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how Barclays measure and reward the performance of colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it. 

Diversity

Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to Barclays vision and goals. 

Hybrid

At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home.  We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

Your Benefits 

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There’s enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay. You’ll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life. Plus, there’s discounts at heaps of high street shops, restaurants and entertainment - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants.