Senior Technical Business Analyst
Barclays · Pune Division, Maharashtra, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Pune Division, Maharashtra, India
Job highlights
- Deliver location strategy projects for Barclays.
- Innovate digital landscape and customer experiences.
- Collaborate on product development and strategy.
- Gather, prioritize, and document product requirements.
- Analyze data and influence decision-making.
About the role
Senior Technical Business Analyst at Barclays
Join Barclays as a Senior Technical Business Analyst and play a crucial role in the successful delivery of location strategy projects. You will be responsible for planning, budgeting, and ensuring adherence to quality and governance standards, while spearheading the evolution of our digital landscape and driving innovation. Harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings and ensure unparalleled customer experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the successful delivery of location strategy projects.
- Drive innovation and excellence in our digital landscape.
- Utilize cutting-edge technology for enhanced customer experiences.
- Collaborate with product owners and technical teams in product development.
- Utilize knowledge of bank technologies to enact product roadmap visions.
- Provide subject matter expertise for collaboration between product owners and technical teams.
- Support the development and implementation of product strategy and vision.
- Communicate product strategy and vision to relevant stakeholders and development teams.
- Gather and prioritize product requirements and features based on business value and feasibility.
- Develop and implement assessments for continuous testing and improvement of product quality.
- Monitor product performance to identify optimization opportunities.
- Stay updated on industry technology trends and evaluate new approaches for product development.
Assistant Vice President Expectations:
- Advise and influence decision-making; contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
- Collaborate closely with other functions and business divisions.
- Lead teams performing complex tasks, utilizing professional knowledge to deliver impactful results.
- Set objectives, coach employees, appraise performance, and determine reward outcomes.
- Demonstrate leadership behaviors (Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others) to create a thriving environment.
- For individual contributors: lead collaborative assignments, guide team members, identify the need for specialized expertise, and identify new directions for projects.
- Consult on complex issues, providing advice to People Leaders for escalated issues.
- Identify risk mitigation strategies and develop new policies/procedures for control and governance.
- Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls.
- Perform work related to other areas, understanding interdependencies for organizational objectives.
- Collaborate with business-aligned support areas to stay informed about business activity and strategy.
- Engage in complex data analysis from multiple internal and external sources to solve problems creatively.
- Communicate complex information effectively, including sensitive or difficult-to-convey content.
- Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
Barclays Values and Mindset:
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. They will also demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.
Key Skills/Competency:
- Senior Technical Business Analyst
- Business Processes
- Requirements Elicitation and Documentation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Agile Methodologies
- Technical Documentation Interpretation
- Databases and SQL
- Analytical Skills
- JIRA and Confluence
Skills & topics
- Senior Technical Business Analyst
- Business Analysis
- Requirements Gathering
- SDLC
- Agile
- Scrum
- Stakeholder Management
- Technical Documentation
- SQL
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Banking Technology
- Financial Services
- Product Development
- API
- XML
- JSON
- Python
- Data Analysis
- Business Acumen
- Strategic Thinking
- Digital Transformation
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in business processes, requirements elicitation, SDLC, Agile, and technical documentation relevant to the Senior Technical Business Analyst role at Barclays.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, SQL, and any experience with APIs, XML/JSON, or scripting languages.
- Demonstrate analytical abilities: Provide examples of root cause analysis, translating business needs into technical requirements, and data analysis from your past projects.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your stakeholder communication, negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership/collaboration skills, aligning with Barclays' LEAD behaviors and values.
- Research Barclays: Understand their mission, values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship), and digital transformation efforts to articulate your fit during the interview process.
Technical preparation
Master requirements elicitation techniques.,Practice writing user stories and BRDs.,Review SDLC, Agile, and Scrum frameworks.,Familiarize with APIs, SQL, and JIRA.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex stakeholder conflict.,How do you translate business needs technically?,Give an example of driving innovation.,How do you ensure product quality?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Technical Business Analyst at Barclays?
- As a Senior Technical Business Analyst at Barclays, your primary responsibilities include supporting location strategy projects, driving digital innovation, collaborating with product owners and technical teams, gathering and prioritizing requirements, and ensuring product quality and performance. You will also play a key role in translating business needs into technical requirements and staying updated on industry trends.
- What technical skills are essential for this Senior Technical Business Analyst role at Barclays?
- Essential technical skills for this role include a strong understanding of business processes, requirements elicitation and documentation (BRD, FRD, user stories), knowledge of SDLC (Agile, Scrum), ability to interpret technical documentation (APIs, data models), database familiarity, and SQL for data analysis. Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Excel, and Visio is also crucial.
- What kind of experience is highly valued for a Senior Technical Business Analyst at Barclays?
- Beyond core technical skills, Barclays highly values experience with APIs, XML/JSON, scripting languages (like Python), data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), and domain expertise in finance or banking. Strong soft skills such as negotiation, conflict resolution, and effective communication are also significant assets.
- How does Barclays assess candidates for the Senior Technical Business Analyst position?
- Barclays assesses candidates on critical skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital/technology expertise. Job-specific technical skills and behavioral competencies, including leadership and collaboration aligned with Barclays' values, are also evaluated.
- What are the Barclays values and mindset that a Senior Technical Business Analyst should embody?
- A Senior Technical Business Analyst at Barclays should embody the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. They should also demonstrate the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive in their daily work and interactions.
- What is the role of a Senior Technical Business Analyst in product development at Barclays?
- The Senior Technical Business Analyst acts as a crucial link between product owners and technical teams. They provide subject matter expertise, support the implementation of product strategy and vision, gather and prioritize requirements, and ensure the successful development and delivery of products that align with the bank's technological capabilities and roadmap.
- Does this Senior Technical Business Analyst role involve leadership responsibilities at Barclays?
- The role has Assistant Vice President expectations that include potential leadership responsibilities, such as leading teams, setting objectives, coaching, and appraising performance. For individual contributors, the expectation is to lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through complex tasks, demonstrating strong professional knowledge and skills.