Job Description

Purpose of the role

To assess the integrity and effectiveness of the banks internal control framework to support the mitigation of risk and protection of the banks operational, financial, and reputational risk.  

Accountabilities

• Knowledge of business areas, products, processes and platforms to be able to assess risk
• Collaboration with various stakeholders across the bank and business units to improve overall control effectiveness through detailed documentation of control assessments, procedures, and findings.
• Identification and investigation of potential weaknesses and issues within internal controls to promote continuous improvement and risk mitigation aligned to the bank’s control framework, prioritised by its severity to disrupt bank operations.
• Development of reports to communicate key findings from risk assessment including control weaknesses and recommendations to control owners, senior management, and other stakeholders.
• Execution of reviews to determine the effectiveness of the bank's internal controls framework aligned to established and evolving policies, regulation, and best practice.
• Implementation of adherence to the Barclays Controls Framework and set appropriate methodology of assessing controls against the Controls Framework.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• 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 will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform 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.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage 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.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

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.

Embark on a transformative journey as a CCO Supervision & Controls - Controls Professional. At Barclays, our vision is clear –to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you will play a key role in the operation, oversight and enhancement of the Investment Bank's Supervision governance and controls framework. You will be involved with regular engagement with Front Office Supervisors and key stakeholders across CCO, Markets, Banking, Treasury and Research. Working in this team, you will support the effective operation of supervisory controls and governance processes, coordinate and deliver strategies, identify and handle issues, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the Supervision framework.

To be successful in this role, you should have experience with:

• Handling competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes to tight deadlines within a multi-faceted, matrixed organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to influence; and engage build effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, Front Office, and other functions
• Be collaborative, with the ability to work effectively across teams, share best practice and drive issues through to resolution
• Demonstrate an adaptable approach, with the ability to take responsibility and deliver across multiple concurrent change strategies
• Knowledge of Investment Banking businesses, products and/or Front Office supervision and controls, particularly within Markets

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience coordinating highly detailed deliverables across multiple stakeholders, with evidence of effective handling of issues, governance, and follow-through
• Experience supporting the design, implementation and enhancement of controls, governance frameworks, or risk-management processes
• An interest in AI tooling with a focus on how to leverage AI to improve and streamline existing processes

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, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in New York, NY.

Minimum Salary: $110,000

Maximum Salary: $145,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above includes only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.