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Commercial Analyst – Cards

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Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, GBR
Mid level
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Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, GBR
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The Commercial Analyst – Cards will analyze complex datasets, extract insights, develop decision models, and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders, managing performance and risks effectively.
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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

  • 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.

Join us as a Commercial Analyst – Cards where you will be responsible for delivering new business targets and managing end-to-end performance. In this data-driven role, you will analyse complex datasets, identify performance challenges, assess risks and issues, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations that drive improvements and overall product performance.

To be successful as a Commercial Analyst - Cards, you should have:

  • Proficiency in analytical coding and data querying (e.g. SAS, SQL, Python).
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, draw meaningful conclusions, and make actionable recommendations to support decision-making.
  • Ability to translate data into clear, insightful narratives that drive business outcomes.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to story-tell and present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

  • Experience working within the financial services industry.
  • Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting credit or lending products with exposure to commercial or product decision making.

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 Glasgow or Edinburgh.

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