Job Description

Purpose of the role

To safeguard the financial health of the bank by identifying, analysing, and mitigating potential credit risks associated with lending activities.

Accountabilities

• Analysis of financial data, including income, assets, liabilities, credit history, and economic trends, to determine the risk of default.
• Monitoring of existing loan portfolios to identify potential credit deterioration or early warning signs of default.
• Recommendation of loan approvals, rejections, or adjustments based on risk evaluation and bank lending policies.
• Development and implementation of credit risk mitigation strategies, including collateral management, loan restructuring, and workout plans.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• 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 develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

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.

Step into a fast‑paced, high‑impact Counterparty Credit Risk role at Barclays, where you’ll be at the frontline of trade approvals, limit monitoring, and real‑time risk decision‑making. You’ll work closely with front‑office teams, support credit risk officers, and gain hands‑on exposure to excess management and counterparty control. If you’re looking for a role that builds deep technical expertise, offers strong learning opportunities, and places you at the heart of investment banking activity, this is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career.

To be successful as a Counterparty Credit Risk Analyst, you should have experience with:

• Experience in using and incorporating AI and technology‑enabled tools to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Willingness to develop expertise in counterparty control and excess management, including reviewing post‑trade exposures and trade adjustments.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with front office, credit officers, and other internal teams.
• High levels of attention to detail and diligence when reviewing trades and potential limit breaches.
• Ability to work at fast pace, supporting real‑time trade approvals and responding to credit risk hotline queries.

Some other highly valued skills include:

• Prior credit risk or investment banking experience.
• Exposure to trade approvals or counterparty credit processes.

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.

Location: Glasgow only, working hours are typically 7:30am–4:30pm

Hybrid working, days in office: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday