The Economic Scenario Design Analyst will support the development and execution of the firm's risk identification and appetite framework, with a particular focus on the IHC (Intermediate Holding Company) and its integration into broader Group Risk processes. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of stress testing, capital planning, and regulatory expectations. The successful candidate will help shape the firm's risk narrative and ensure alignment across business lines and control functions. Analyse firmwide stress test results and risk appetite metrics to identify emerging risks and thematic trends. Support the refinement of the bank's risk appetite statements, thresholds, and escalation protocols. Provide materials and insights to facilitate senior-level dialogue on risk appetite and tolerance. Maintain and enhance the IHC risk appetite framework, ensuring consistency with Group-level policies. Liaise with Group Risk, Barclays Investment Bank, Card Business, IHC Finance, Risk and Treasury teams to ensure effective interlock across MTP (Medium-Term Planning), capital planning, stress testing, and CCAR processes. Coordinate inputs and feedback across stakeholders to support regulatory submissions and internal governance. Contribute to the development and maintenance of governance documents, control frameworks, and policy artefacts related to risk appetite and stress testing. Establish and maintain governance structures that provide an end-to-end view of Barclays' risk profile in the context of risk appetite. Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and remediation activities. To be successful as an Economic Scenario Design Analyst, you should have experience with: Analyzing firmwide stress test results and risk appetite metrics to identify emerging risks and trends Refining risk appetite statements, thresholds, and escalation protocols Supporting regulatory submissions and internal governance across capital planning and CCAR processes Some other highly valued skills may include: Collaborating across Risk, Finance, Treasury, and Front Office teams to ensure strategic alignment Developing governance documents and control frameworks related to risk appetite and stress testing Facilitating senior-level dialogue on risk tolerance and thematic risk narratives 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: London Purpose of the role To develop and implement, and execute robust stress testing frameworks, methodologies and processes to assess the bank's capital adequacy under external or internal macroeconomic/ financial stress scenarios. Accountabilities Development and implementation of stress testing methodologies aligned with regulatory and MRM requirements and best practices. Identification and development of relevant risk scenarios reflecting potential economic, market, geopolitical and non-financial (i.e operational, compliance) threats, subject to role scenario design specialist. Application of stress testing models to assess the impact of scenarios on the bank's capital, net earnings, and liquidity. Analysis and interpretation of stress testing results. Delivery and management of Risk Identification for applicable regions through local governance. Execution and management of end to end delivery of regulatory reporting processes for regions. Delivery and management of risk appetite for local regions. 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 workand 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.