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They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.\nConsult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.\nIdentify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.\nTake ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.\nPerform 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.\nCollaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.\nEngage 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.\nCommunicate complex information. 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They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.\nJoin us as Portfolio Manager within the PBWM Multi Asset team, where you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the Multi Asset Class (MAC) platform, deepening advisory enablement, enhancing client engagement and contributing to thought leadership through fund-of-funds discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.\nThis is a client-facing role, directly influencing client satisfaction, asset class allocation decision-making, research-led portfolio management and the translation of market and investment research into actionable client insights.\nTo be successful in this role, you should:\nDeliver top-down and bottom-up equity insights covering market strategy, sector positioning and fund research.\nBuild and maintain financial models, valuation frameworks and scenario analyses.\nTrack earnings, guidance, macroeconomic and sector developments and convert them into timely, actionable investment insights.\nPartner with Bankers, Investment Specialists and Product teams to support multi-asset client discussions.\nConduct ad-hoc, monthly and quarterly client portfolio reviews.\nProvide structured and compliant responses to client queries, clearly articulating rationale, risks and portfolio positioning.\nProduce high-quality manager research notes, thematic research and investment ideas tailored for PBWM clients.\nWork closely with CIO Office, Product, Risk, Compliance and Advisory Governance teams.\nEnsure research and client communication adhere to relevant governance standards, disclosures, escalation protocols and record-keeping requirements.\nMaintain strong awareness of suitability, client segmentation and product risk.\nStrengthen research processes including sector coverage, earnings tracking, templates and approval workflows.\nSupport scalable delivery across research notes, presentations, dashboards and 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