Decision Analyst

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 meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through specialist advice and support
• Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard which will impact both the role itself and surrounding roles.
• Likely to have responsibility for specific processes within a team
• They may lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. They supervise a team, allocate work requirements and coordinate 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 manage own workload, take responsibility for the implementation of systems and processes within own work area and participate on projects broader than direct team.
• Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of closely related teams.
• Check work of colleagues within team to meet internal and stakeholder requirements.
• Provide specialist advice and support pertaining to own work area.
• 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 all teams in area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on the work of collaborating teams.
• Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise.
• Make judgements based on practise and previous experience.
• Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures.
• Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related specifically to customer advice or day to day administrative requirements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders/ customers to identify and address their needs.

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 "Decision Analyst" at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences.

The Decision Intelligence team at Barclays drives strategic business impact by applying advanced analytics and data science to solve complex challenges. Focused on enhancing profitability, customer experience, and operational efficiency, the team builds analytical capabilities to inform business strategies and case development. By uncovering growth opportunities, optimizing customer and digital strategies, and improving risk management, they deliver data-driven and decision focused solutions in collaboration with stakeholders, fostering a culture of informed decision making and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

To be a successful as a "Decision Analyst", you should have experience with:

• Synthesizing business knowledge, market research, and analytics to drive strategic outcomes.

• Understanding value drivers across products and services, linking customer, operational, and financial levers.

• Breaking down complex challenges using frameworks such as MECE, hypothesis-driven approaches, 5 WHYs, 80/20, and decision trees.

• Using Python, SQL, Excel, and Tableau to transform data into actionable insights.

• Generating insights that drive measurable business outcomes.

• Crafting compelling, data-backed narratives for senior stakeholders and delivering powerful executive presentations.

• Coordinating cross-functional teams and tracking benefits realization.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Strong communication and storytelling.

• Good at problem solving skills and strategic thinking.

• AI Awareness/Adoption.

You may be assessed on the 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.

This role will be based out of Gurgaon.