Join us as a Tax Operations Analyst at Barclays, where you will be managing the function to deliver first-class service to stakeholders and customers, facilitating timely and accurate tax relief and reclaim processes, managing associated operational risks and ensuring the function meets its objectives. You will spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. Harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.
To be successful as a Tax Operations Analyst, you should have experience with:
- Experience working with Equities, Derivatives and Bonds (Investment Banking products).
- Knowledge of Asset Servicing and Settlements.
- Middle Office Experience.
- Knowledge of Prime Brokerage, Equity Finance, Stock Loan and Stook Borrow.
- Detailed knowledge of operational tax processes and associated risks.
- Microsoft application (Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Project etc.).
- Proven experience in managing teams, stakeholders and producing/presenting senior management MI.
- Adaptability to process/regulatory changes, prioritise workload and meeting tight regulatory deadlines.
- Good knowledge and understanding of the implications that Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) and Withholding Tax (WHT) regulations have on Barclays and our clients.
Some other highly valued skills may include:
- Ambition and drive to take on additional responsibilities and grow professionally.
- Appreciation of front to back equity processing, particularly in a multi entity environment.
- Knowledge of roles and business activities carried out by other teams across Barclays’ other business functions – with an understanding of how these relate to Tax Ops’ role and business activities.
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 in our London office.
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
- 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.
