Valuation Sr Analyst

Job Description

• Purpose of 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.

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 risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

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

As Barclays’ Acquisitions Sr Valuations Analyst, you will lead the design and development of automated forecasting and valuation solutions for acquisition marketing investments at the partner, channel, offer, and segment levels. You may also lead marketing investment optimization initiatives in partnership with cross-functional teams across USCB. In this role, you will use SAS, SQL, and Python to analyze large datasets, operationalize data platforms, and apply machine learning and advanced analytics to improve forecast accuracy. You will also leverage AI agents to accelerate research, analysis, coding, documentation, testing, and workflow automation, while applying appropriate judgment, validation, data controls, and risk management.

Main duties and responsibilities 

•  Develop automated solutions to forecast P&Ls across partners, channels, offers, and customer segments.
• Use SAS, SQL, and Python to source, transform, analyze, and validate large and complex datasets and to build scalable forecasting and valuation workflows
• Apply statistical modeling, machine learning, and advanced analytics to improve forecast accuracy, explain business drivers, and support investment decisions..
•  Use AI agents effectively and responsibly to support research, coding, model development, documentation, testing, and process automation, with appropriate human review and control.
• Conduct marketing investment optimization across USCB to enable data-informed decision-making.
  Partner constructively with Barclays colleagues and cross-functional teams to deliver projects.
•  Embed a clearly articulated risk culture within the function that reflects Barclays’ Purpose and Values.
•  Model an open culture in which colleagues understand their drivers, strengths, and development areas, and where people skills receive the same priority as technical skills.
•  Set performance standards and assume accountability for delivering the organization’s future goals and priorities; where appropriate, take calculated risks by delegating trust and responsibility across virtual teams.
• Maintain a culture in which involvement and knowledge sharing are essential to achieving shared objectives, and help advance the Data Strategy agenda by clarifying how business areas and functions contribute to the organization’s future success.
• Demonstrate thought leadership internally and externally

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as experience in SAS , SQL , Python to analyze large datasets, operationalize data platforms, and apply machine learning and advanced analytics to improve forecast accuracy.

This role is based in our Gurugram office.