Senior Decision Analyst

Senior Decision Analysts - AVP

Location: Manchester

Length: 6 months - with potential development opportunities 

PAYE only 

Overall purpose of the role 

To create models for analysis and/or visualisation of data, including predictive analysis, business intelligence, pattern recognition, operational efficiency and/or economic forecasting.

We are seeking a talented Data Analyst with a knack for complex problem-solving in a large organization setting. If you are a seasoned professional with experience of dealing with large data sets and have the ability to translate data into informed project decisions, this role is for you. 

This role requires the ability to manage stakeholders through complex projects, along with the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments.

You will be expected to operate autonomously post initial training on our systems. 

The Role

• To extract meaningful insights from complex data sets, developing robust decision models, and presenting actionable recommendations to stakeholders across the departments.

• Accountabilities, identification and extraction of relevant data from various internal and external sources. 

• Performing sensitivity analysis and scenario planning.

• Monitoring and evaluation of the performance of existing models.

• Development and implementation of data quality control procedures.

• Building and validation of quantitative models to support decision-making across different business areas. 

Key Accountabilities: 

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.

• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.

• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.

• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.

• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.

• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.

• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.

• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship of our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindsets to Empower, Challenge and Drive the operating manual for how we behave.

Key Skills: 

We are looking for people who love complex problem solving and delving into the detail. 

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Professional experience in data / decision analytics, preferably within a large organisation.

• Experience in handling and analysing large data sets.

• Proven ability to present complex data findings to senior executives.

• Experience in stakeholder management and working under tight deadlines.

• Ability to operate autonomously and thrive in an ambiguous environment.

• Quality i.e. getting things to an auditable standard 

• Ability to do complicated forensic analysis  

• Toolkit - SQL in a SAS or Python wrapper

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.