Job Description

Date live:

23/06/2025

Business Area:

Equity Research

Area of Expertise:

Business Support & Administration

Contract:

Temp/Contractor Payroll (Fixed Term)

Reference Code:

JR-0000051578

Join the Business Support & Administration team to ensure Barclays operates smoothly and efficiently. Your contributions will include a variety of essential office services such as clerical work, secretarial duties, word processing, telecommunications, and mail services, ensuring the organisation runs seamlessly.

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Join us at Barclays as a Research Team Assistant where you'll support a Global Equity Research team who deliver actionable insights and innovative products to our clients. You will provide administrative support to the Marketing Coordinator and a number of Equity Research Analysts across the EMEA function. This will include managing the complex logistical requirements of multiple team members including areas such as diary management, travel booking, expenses, visa licenses and Roadshow events. Furthermore, you will act as a point of contact for any team related queries updating CRM systems and excel distribution lists as required.



To be successful as a Research Team Assistant, you should have:



Proven experience in travel booking (Concur system preferred)

Worked in a previous Team Assistant role

Previous experience in a Financial Services Environment

Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook)

Some other highly valued skills include:

Ability to work quickly, accurately and effectively during times of increase work flow

Excellent communication skills both verbally and written with good attention to detail

Effective time management skills

Research Team Assistant experience



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.



The position is based in our London Office



Purpose of the role



To oversee the smooth operation of the bank's business activities by handling a wide range of administrative tasks.



Accountabilities



Management and facilitating of the cost close out of projects, ensuring any outstanding issues/cost commitments are dealt with in a timely manner.

Supporting identified payroll and related input processes and procedures i.e., receive and verify wage input sheets from operations, escalate queries and print and distribute pay slips.

Provision of administrative support with regards to the implementation of the talent development strategy, policies, and procedures.

Maintenance of accurate and organised records, including financial documents, reports, and other administrative files.

Management of office supplies, equipment, and inventory, ensuring availability and ordering as needed.



Analyst Expectations



To meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through specialist advice and support

Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard which will impact both the role itself and surrounding roles.

Likely to have responsibility for specific processes within a team

They may lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. They supervise a team, allocate work requirements and coordinate 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 manage own workload, take responsibility for the implementation of systems and processes within own work area and participate on projects broader than direct team.

Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of closely related teams.

Check work of colleagues within team to meet internal and stakeholder requirements.

Provide specialist advice and support pertaining to own work area.

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 all teams in area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on the work of collaborating teams.

Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise.

Make judgements based on practise and previous experience.

Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures.

Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related specifically to customer advice or day to day administrative requirements.

Build relationships with stakeholders/ customers to identify and address their needs.



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.



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This is Barclays London



Our global HQ is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London's financial district. There are over 10,000 colleagues here - a hugely diverse workforce made up of the world's best financial and tech talent. If you love the buzz of city life, this is the place to be.



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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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Application Process

Your application



We'll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter.



1

Your assessment



Covering your behaviours and ability at work.



2

Your interview



Exploring your past experiences and skills.



3

Next step



We'll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process



4



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.