Analyst- International Corporate Banking Milano

Analyst- International Corporate Banking
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Join us as an Analyst within the International Corporate Bank where you will be an important member of the Coverage Team. You will work closely with the Relationship Director developing and maintaining relationships of a portfolio of Fintech, Broker Dealers and Alternative Finance in Europe. You will support the Relationship Director in the relationship management, new business origination and effective risk management of the portfolio. You will develop a solid foundation in Corporate Banking knowledge which will provide a career pathway to becoming a Corporate Banker.

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. Additional required skills include ability to deliver results through building effective client relationships, excellent communication, stakeholder management and planning, analysis and organisation. Excellent written and verbal communication in both Italian and English language are a key requirement for this position and relevant business related degree is preferred.

The role is based in our office in Milan, Italy.

This role is deemed as a Controlled Function role under the Central Bank of Ireland Fitness and Probity Regulations and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks

**Purpose of the role

To establish and nurture profitable partnerships with both corporate and individual clients. It's the bridge between the bank's offerings and clients' needs, ensuring mutual benefit and long-term success.

**Accountabilities

- Management of client relationships to identify the clients financial goals, challenges, and risk tolerance to support the analysis of data obtained from various sources, including the investment portfolio and cash flow, to identify trends, insights, areas for improvement and additional services to support client needs.

- Research and understanding of the client's industry trends, regulatory landscape, and competitive environment to inform strategic recommendations.

- Design of customised solutions that address the client's specific needs and objectives, incorporating a range of products and services from the bank's portfolio.

- Communication of the value proposition of proposed solutions, justification of recommendations, and negotiation of terms that are beneficial for both the client and the bank.

- Provision of guidance to clients to support their financial decisions, offering expert investment advice, risk management and wealth management strategies support, and updates on market trends to ensure a positive and continuous relationship.

- Assessment of financial, legal, and operational risks associated with client relationships, and implementation of measures to minimise potential losses.

- Documentation of all client interactions, transactions, and agreements to ensure transparency and auditability, and communicate findings effectively to support product development, service offerings, and the overall bank strategy.

- Monitoring of client satisfaction, revenue generated, and other relevant metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of relationship management efforts.

**Analyst Expectations

- 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.

- 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 manu