Data Analyst (AVP Level) – Barclays

Attribute	Details
Organization	Barclays
Position Title	Data Analyst (HR Transformation / Governance & Quality)
Corporate Grade	Assistant Vice President (AVP)
Primary Location	Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Domain Focus	HR Technology Transformation, Data Governance, Migration, & AI Analytics
Values Framework	Barclays Values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship)
Operating Mindset	Barclays Mindset (Empower, Challenge, Drive)

Core Operational Workflow

The role sits at the intersection of enterprise HR data governance, data pipeline automation, and advanced business intelligence:

[HR Data Sourcing & Lineage] ➔ [Data Quality Root Cause & Control] ➔ [Automated Pipeline & Modeling] ➔ [AI/ML Analytics & AVP Stakeholder Delivery]

Data Quality & Root Cause Analysis: Investigate, remediate, and monitor large-volume HR datasets. Identify lineage breakpoints, control points, and authoritative data sources.
Architecture & Data Pipelines: Design, construct, and automate scalable data pipelines for data movement, migration, and business reporting.
Enterprise Governance & Dictionaries: Maintain global HR data dictionaries, business glossaries, and data definitions aligned with strict regulatory and records governance standards.
Advanced Analytics & AI Integration: Apply statistical modelling, machine learning, and AI methodologies to analyse HR datasets, uncovering trends, operational bottlenecks, and predictive workforce insights.
Interactive Visualisation: Build, automate, and maintain executive dashboards and visual reports for cross-functional HR and business leadership.

Data Modelling & Mapping: Proficiency in business requirement documentation, conceptual/logical data modelling, and data dictionary management.
Data Remediation: Experience handling large-scale data quality assessments, data lineage mapping, and root cause analysis in transformation environments.
Data Migration Controls: Practical background supporting data migration, validation frameworks, and control point implementation.

Area	Tools & Competencies
Programming & Automation	Python or R scripting for data validation, ETL automation, and statistical analysis.
Advanced BI & Dashboards	Enterprise BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik) for executive KPI reporting.
AI & Machine Learning	Experience enabling data products for AI models and leveraging Generative AI for process optimisation.
Governance & Risk	Application of data governance, privacy, and risk control frameworks within financial or HR transformation programs.

As an AVP-level hire, the role carries leadership, consulting, and governance obligations beyond routine data manipulation:

People Leader Track: Directing a data analytics team, establishing performance objectives, conducting reviews, and demonstrating Barclays’ LEAD behaviours (Listen, Energise, Align, Develop).
Individual Contributor Track: Leading cross-functional matrix assignments, mentoring junior analysts, and guiding interdisciplinary teams across HR, HR Tech, and third-party vendors.

Risk Management: Driving the risk and control agenda, establishing data mitigation policies, and ensuring full compliance with banking security standards.
Executive Advising: Consulting on complex data discrepancies, advising senior People Leaders, and presenting data-driven recommendations to influence strategic decisions.