Trade Specialist

Purpose of the role

To support Trade and Working Capital with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution. 

Accountabilities

• Support with day-to-day Trade and Working Capital initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution through lending technical expertise.
• Monitoring the banks Trade and Working Capital operations to ensure that they are conducted in an efficient and effective manner and comply with relevant regulatory and industry standards.
• Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate Trade and Working Capital processes.
• Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations for change in Trade and Working Capital processes.
• Development and implementation of Trade and Working Capital procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Development of reports and presentations on Trade and Working Capital performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
• Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in Trade and Working Capital Services.
• Participation in projects and initiatives to improve Trade and Working Capital efficiency and effectiveness.

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.

Join us as a Trade Specialist at Barclays where you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day Trade and Working Capital initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution through lending technical expertise. Your role will involve in taking responsibility for client service and operational execution task.

To be successful as a Trade Specialist, you should have:

• Working experience in Trade Operations preferably in Guarantees.

• Certification of CSDG or similar is preferred.

• Strong understanding of ICC rules such as URDG / ISP / UCP as appropriate to the sub-domain that the candidate is expected to manage.

• Strong awareness of AML and sanctions screening procedures in Trade.

• Familiar with Operating Systems (Windows 98/95/2000/NT).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Thorough knowledge in Bank Guarantees.

• MS Office Application Suite (Preferably Word, Excel & PowerPoint).

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

The role is based out of Chennai.