Barclays

Operations Analyst

Posted Feb 18, 2025
Project ID: BCLYJP00052544
Location
Glasgow, Scotland
Hours/week
35 hrs/week
Timeline
6 months
Payrate range
Unknown

Location: Glasgow

Length: 6 Months 

PAYE only

Overall purpose of the role

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of high-volume FX transactions across multiple currencies. This role covers the full trade lifecycle, from pre-settlement validation to post-settlement investigations, working closely with clients and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure efficient trade execution. If you have strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a passion for financial markets, this is a great opportunity to develop your expertise in FX operations.

Key Accountabilities 

  • Pre-Settlement Processing – Ensure all trade details are correct before settlement, confirming the right Standard Settlement Instructions (SSI) to avoid errors.

  • Net and Gross FX Settlement – Collaborate with clients to determine who owes what and ensure accurate settlement of transactions.

  • Engage with clients to resolve economic discrepancies and provide clear explanations on findings.

  • Problem-Solving & Investigations, Identify, analyse, and resolve post-settlement issues, working closely with middle office and trade support teams.

  • High-Value Client Management – Maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth and institutional clients, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution.


Key Skills:

  • Experience in FX settlements or any pre-settlement function in investment banking.

  • Strong attention to detail to manage multiple SSIs and ensure accurate transactions.

  • Ability to problem-solve and think outside the box to resolve settlement discrepancies.

  • Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients and internal teams.

  • Knowledge of FX asset classes and derivatives is a plus.


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 measures and rewards 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 Working

Barclays is currently in the early stages of implementing a hybrid working environment, which means that many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role they are in. Barclays is flexible on how this works and it may continue to change and evolve. Depending on your team, typically this means that colleagues spend a minimum of between 20% to 60% of their time in the office, which could be over a week, a month or a quarter. However, some colleagues may choose to spend more time in the office over a typical period than their role type requires. Barclays also has a flexible working process where, subject to business needs, all colleagues globally are able to request work patterns to reflect their personal circumstances

 

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. 


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