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Models and Methodologies Specialist - Vice President

Pune, India

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Date live: 03/04/2026

Business Area: Finance

Area of Expertise: Finance

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000095856

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Barclays Finance

As part of the Finance team, you'll help shape Barclays' financial strategy through accounting, budgeting, financial forecasting, and analysis. Your expertise will support management, cash and debt management, and insurance, driving the financial health and success of the organisation.

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Join Barclays as a Models and Methodologies Specialist - Vice President. The Models and Methodologies Team (MM) is a technical function of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), who are responsible for the independent review, challenge and validation of valuation models and methodologies including but not limited to Fair Value Adjustments (FVAs), Prudent Valuation Adjustments (PVAs) and Independent Price Verification (IPV) methodologies.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Strong blend of technical expertise and relevant experience in valuation function, risk management function, model validation function or trading role in a top tier investment bank.
  • Direct involvement in the development and/or validation of valuation models/methodologies, such as model valuation adjustments and other fair value adjustments, Prudent Valuation Adjustments and IPV methodologies, among others.
  • Strong financial product knowledge and a track record in dealing with Traders and Front Office Quantitative Analysts on valuation-related issues.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are important for the role, as well as being a team player and working collaboratively in a constructive environment.
  • Should be able to articulate well and explain the various concepts clearly to different audiences, from senior management to technical experts, as required.
  • The ideal candidate should have a MSc and/or PhD in a technical area such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance or a related technical field.


Some other highly valued skills may include:

  • Experience in interacting with regulators during deep dives/audits of valuation controls and valuation models/methodologies.
  • Knowledge of programming languages such as VBA, Python, R, C++ and other relevant programming languages will be a plus.


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 Pune office.

Purpose of the role

Responsible for the independent review, challenge and validation of valuation models and methodologies including, but not limited to, Fair Value Adjustments (FVAs), Prudent Valuation Adjustments (PVAs) and Independent Price Verification (IPV) methodologies. 

Accountabilities

  • Drive consistency across asset classes in what regards the validity and appropriateness of models, methodologies and their associated documentation 
  • Supporting Finance teams in the identification of their inventory of quantitative and qualitative models and quantitative processes  
  • Support the enhancement of models and methodologies to ensure ongoing compliance with the accounting standards and with the regulatory requirements, as well as in line with best market practices 
  • Enhance the valuation control standards and ensure these are kept in line with the relevant regulatory requirements and the model governance standards, 
  • Engagement with the models owners such as Valuation Control (VC) and Front Office Quants teams, as required, to challenge and enhance valuation models/methodologies and its  associated documentation. 
  • Perform the role of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the model validation of Qualitative (valuation) models, in line with the firm’s model validation and approval framework, whilst collaborating with Model Risk Management, and provide assistance on the validation of Quantitative (valuation) models, when required.  
  • Collaborate with Model Risk Management to influence, support and enhance the firm’s model governance framework. 
  • Design and implementation of tools and processes that enable the ongoing, transparent monitoring of the appropriateness of models and methodologies, in collaboration with the model owners. 
  • Support responses to Regulatory feedback on the aforementioned themes and develop solutions/remediations when required  

Vice President Expectations

  • To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..
  • If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..
  • 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 be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..
  • Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
  • Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
  • Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
  • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
  • Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
  • Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
  • Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills 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.

Barclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review Adjustments to the recruitment process.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.

To find out more about Barclays' strategy please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

This is Barclays Pune

Barclays Pune is the largest campus outside of Barclays’ global headquarters in London. Our aim is to build game-changing technology that supports businesses and functions across the globe, offering the highest quality service to our clients and customers.

It’s a state-of-the-art technology hub, and home to 9,000 colleagues across Operations, Technology and Functions.

Pune Campus provides opportunities for our colleagues to innovate, collaborate, and deliver great outcomes for customers and clients.

Our welcoming and inclusive culture supports you to bring your whole self to work, explore your potential and pursue your passions.

Pune is a million-square-foot environment-friendly, ultra-modern workplace with excellent facilities for work, socialising and leisure.

This is Barclays Pune

Barclays Pune is the largest campus outside of Barclays’ global headquarters in London. Our aim is to build game-changing technology that supports businesses and functions across the globe, offering the highest quality service to our clients and customers.

An innovative hub

It’s a state-of-the-art technology hub, and home to 9,000 colleagues across Operations, Technology and Functions.

Working better together

Pune Campus provides opportunities for our colleagues to innovate, collaborate, and deliver great outcomes for customers and clients.

A place where you can belong

Our welcoming and inclusive culture supports you to bring your whole self to work, explore your potential and pursue your passions.

An amazing place to work

Pune is a million-square-foot environment-friendly, ultra-modern workplace with excellent facilities for work, socialising and leisure.

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Be you. Be valued. Belong.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our Inclusion and Opportunities page.

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Your assessment

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Working flexibly

We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team.

Hybrid working

We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

Barclays is built on an international scale.

Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.

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