WCR Technology Product Owner

Barclays

Nov 4, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Data
Product
Pune

Requirements

Experience in agile project delivery for Risk, especially Credit Risk in Investment or Corporate Banking.
Credit Risk Experience Knowledge of counterparty grading, limit management, and credit reviews.
Risk Metrics Understanding of Probability of Default, Loss Given Default, and Exposure at Default.
SDLC Experience Proven experience in defining requirements, testing, and implementation.
Project Delivery Delivered major projects from inception to implementation. Change Initiatives Worked on medium to large scale change initiatives.
Agile Tools Familiar with Jira and Confluence.
Technical Skills Experience with SQL queries and data models.
Data Analysis Understanding data concepts and performing data analysis.
Any Postgraduate/MBA with experience working in Investment Banking institutions.
Professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, FRM, CQF) would be added benefit, though not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Identification and analysis of business problems and client requirements that require change within the organisation.
Development of business requirements that will address business problems and opportunities.
Collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that proposed solutions meet their needs and expectations.
Support the creation of business cases that justify investment in proposed solutions.
Conduct feasibility studies to determine the viability of proposed solutions.
Support the creation of reports on project progress to ensure proposed solutions are delivered on time and within budget.
Creation of operational design and process design to ensure that proposed solutions are delivered within the agreed scope.
Support to change management activities, including development of a traceability matrix to ensure proposed solutions are successfully implemented and embedded in the organisation.
Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a WCR Technology Product Owner at Barclays?

The primary role is to identify business requirements and solutions that address business problems and opportunities within the organization, especially regarding wholesale credit risk (WCR).

What experience is required for the WCR Technology Product Owner position?

Applicants should have experience in agile project delivery for Risk, particularly in Credit Risk within Investment or Corporate Banking, and must possess knowledge of counterparty grading, limit management, and credit reviews.

What technical skills are preferred for this role?

Preferred technical skills include experience with SQL queries, data models, and an understanding of data concepts and data analysis.

Are there any specific educational or professional qualifications desired for this position?

While not mandatory, having a postgraduate/MBA and professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM, or CQF would be considered highly valuable.

What tools should the candidate be familiar with?

Candidates should be familiar with agile tools such as Jira and Confluence.

What does stakeholder management entail in this role?

Stakeholder management involves building effective relationships, promoting collaborative communication, and engaging with stakeholders at all levels to ensure their needs and expectations are met.

What are some key accountabilities for the WCR Technology Product Owner?

Key accountabilities include identifying and analyzing business problems and requirements, developing business requirements, supporting the creation of business cases, and facilitating change management activities.

Is experience in project delivery important for this role?

Yes, experience in delivering major projects from inception to implementation and working on medium to large-scale change initiatives is important.

Where is this position located?

The position is located in Pune, India.

What are Barclays' expectations for someone in this Vice President role?

Key expectations include advising stakeholders, managing risks, demonstrating leadership, collaborating with various functions, and creating innovative solutions based on analytical thought.

Barclays

Barclays is a British multinational bank offering personal, corporate, and investment banking services worldwide.

Finance

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10,001+

Employees

1690

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Mission & Purpose

Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our 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 our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. Barclays is a trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England. Registered No. 1026167. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.