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BBPLC Australia Branch AVP - Operations Analyst

Sydney, Australia

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Date live: 07/03/2026

Business Area: Markets Post Trade

Area of Expertise: Banking Operations

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000112753

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Barclays Banking Operations

Put yourself at the heart of the Barclays. A career in banking operations puts you at the very centre of our business strategy. By putting customers at the heart of everything we do, we’re putting our whole business behind our Customer facing teams. As the face of our brand, especially in an increasingly digital world, you'll play a vital role in our customers' financial lives. Here, your voice is heard, and you’ll have the support and opportunities to thrive.

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You will support BBPLC AUS Branch Operations as an Assistant Vice President, providing functional oversight, technical subject matter expertise, and day-to-day operational support across Asia Loan Closing and local branch activities. The role reports to the VP – Head of Australia Branch Operations and works closely with the BA4 and VP as part of the three-person BBPLC AUS Branch

Operations team.

  • Asia Loan Closing performs the middle office control function for the APAC Special Situations desk, supporting primary and secondary loan activity across BBPLC Australia, Singapore, and London booking models.
  • The role requires strong technical understanding of loan trade capture, validation, lifecycle events, reconciliations, settlements readiness, and associated risk and control requirements.
  • The AVP will also support AUD liquidity management and branch operating processes, liaising closely with the TFI desk in Singapore, Treasury, Product Control, Finance, Technology, and other regional Operations teams.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Provide day-to-day functional oversight for Asia Loan Closing activity, ensuring primary and secondary loan transactions are supported accurately, controlled effectively, and escalated in a timely manner.
  • Act as the technical expert for loan closing processes, including CATS validation, trade blotter maintenance, CATS and ACBS reconciliation break investigation, NDA/MNPI handling and corresponding with potential buyers and agents. Understanding front to back flow including documentation status tracking, lifecycle event monitoring, and settlement readiness is essential.
  • Support the APAC Special Situations desk by partnering with Front Office, Product Control, Finance, Loan Servicing, Client Confidentiality, Compliance, and regional Operations teams to resolve trade, funding, and control issues.
  • Perform and oversee AUD liquidity management processes for the Australia Branch, including daily projection checks, RITS and account balance monitoring, funding coordination, and exception escalation.
  • Drive process discipline, documentation quality, and continuous improvement across a small team environment, including SOP maintenance, process simplification, capacity creation, and support for automation or strategic platform initiatives.
  • Deputise for the VP where appropriate in operational forums, issue management discussions, stakeholder updates, and regional governance processes, while ensuring matters requiring senior escalation are promptly raised.

Essential / Desirable Skills:

  • Strong experience in loans operations, loan closing, middle office trade support, or a closely related credit operations function.
  • Sound technical knowledge of primary and secondary loan trade flows, including booking validation, loan documentation lifecycle, funding coordination, settlement dependencies, and exception management.
  • Strong control mindset with experience in reconciliations, maker-checker processes, risk identification, escalation management, SOP ownership, and evidence retention.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a small team, balancing hands-on processing, technical problem solving, functional oversight, and stakeholder management.
  • Good understanding of Australian branch operating requirements, AUD liquidity or payment processes, RITS / ESA activity, or willingness to build expertise in these areas.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to Front Office, regional Operations, control, and senior stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities, strengthen controls, support automation, and maintain resilient day-to-day operations.

This role is based in our Sydney, Australia 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

  • 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.

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 role may be subject to enhanced governance arrangements. If successful, you may be required to comply with additional regulatory and compliance obligations, such as disclosure of personal trading activities and external interest/affiliations.

Further information on these requirements will be provided at a later stage of the process.

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Gain access to wellness rooms, gyms and mental health support.

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

Modern spaces designed for teamwork and brainstorming.

There’s so much more than work to involve and engage you on campus. From socialising to sports, from community events to volunteering.

Learn more about Barclays locations

Across our campuses, we offer modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Facilities include wellness rooms, on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations. Designed for innovation and comfort, they support a dynamic and productive work environment.

Health and wellness

Gain access to wellness rooms, gyms and mental health support.

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.

Collaborative Areas

Modern spaces designed for teamwork and brainstorming.

More than work

There’s so much more than work to involve and engage you on campus. From socialising to sports, from community events to volunteering.

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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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