AVP - Research, Product Management Group Asia

Become a member of Barclays Research Product Management Group (PMG),where you'll be an individual contributor based in Asia, working with senior management and the research leadership team to maximise the impact of Research across internal and external stakeholders. You'll achieve these goals by owning the Asia Macro & Credit research publication pipeline (both DM and EM), identifying opportunities, and executing on collaborative content with global FICC and equity research. You'll take care of proactive marketing of Global FICC Research content via publications, content management on BarclaysLive and be responsible for Marketing Research Content with Markets Distribution teams and more widely across the Bank. You'll strengthen internal collaboration across Research, PMG, Distribution and Trading to deliver high impact content and expand the reach and quality of the Barclays Research franchise. You'll drive the origination of topical, market-relevant content-led global analyst roadshows, Premier Events, conferences, and client engagement opportunities. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the role such as: proven ability to distill information into key messages and deliver succinctly according to the audience. Being experienced in operating in a multi-geographic, matrix organization is a plus, alongside a proven ability to balance commercial, client, and regulatory needs across businesses and geographies. Furthermore, being a self-starter, with the ability to deliver quality results with a positive and energetic style is also a plus.

This role is deemed as a Certified role under the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Purpose of the role

To produce and deliver Research with differentiated market insights and actionable ideas to Barclays Clients.

Accountabilities

• Analysis of market, sector, corporate and/or economic data to help develop investment theses for your coverage universe to produce best in class Research.
• Research may range from individual company or sector notes, through to long dated thematic reports.
• Presentation of Research views to Barclays Clients; this can be through direct, face to face and virtual interactions, Research hosted events and written communications.
• Engagement with Markets, Client Strategy and other stakeholders, to raise awareness of your Research both to Clients and internally. Prioritise interaction with the most relevant and valuable Clients for your Research.
• Provision of insights and Research views to internal Clients to help them navigate financial markets and risks.
• Collaboration with the Supervisory Analyst, Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure Research is produced and delivered to Clients and internal stakeholders in a compliant manner.
  
  

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/ 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. 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 will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• 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 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.