GAP Acquisition Strategy 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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• 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.

Take the next step in your career as a Gap Acquisition Strategy Analyst on our team at Barclays! In this role, you will focus on all aspects of credit strategy within the retail acquisition space. This will include elements of loss forecasting, improving the underwriting process, implementation testing, and generating dashboards. You will be required to keep up with and perform within the regulations and control guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that has lots of visibility within the bank and ample opportunity for growth.

To be successful as a Gap Acquisition Strategy Analyst, you should have:

• 3+ years Credit Strategy experience

• Practical experience utilizing SAS, SQL, Microsoft Office

• Familiarity with loss forecasting, improving the underwriting process, and implementation testing

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Knowledge of statistic principals

• Ability to understand the nuance of strategy

• Knowledge of credit regulations and controls

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 is located in Wilmington, DE.