Equity Derivatives Lifecycle Management Assistant Vice President (AVP) in London

This role is responsible for trade lifecycle and post trade amendments for Equity Derivatives covering Structured Products and Vanilla Options in risk as well as process controls and leading process re-engineering initiatives to align with Global Markets Operations objectives.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Equity Derivative Structured products, Vanilla options, risk management, risk and PnL impacts, risk and control, and process optimization. A focus on continuous improvement, data validation, and efficient control management is essential for success in this role. Additionally, strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels are crucial.

This role will be based in London.

To be successful as a Derivatives Middle Office AVP you will have:

• Strong technical background in Equity Derivatives.
• Strong Structured and Flow Equity Derivative product knowledge including trade capture and lifecycle processes.
• Solid risk and control mindset.
• Attention to detail with a proactive check and challenge approach.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.

Some Other Highly Valued Skills May Include:

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, especially with senior audiences in control forums.
• Experience in automation, AI, change management, and process optimization.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Purpose of the role:

To support business areas with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution.

Accountabilities:

• Support various business areas with day-to-day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution.
• Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
• Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations in operational processes.
• Development and implementation of operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Development of reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
• Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations.
• Participation in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Assistant Vice President Expectations:

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with other functions and business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function.
• Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes.
• 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.

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.