Operational Rigour Oversight Manager – Vice President (Risk & Controls)

As a Barclays Operational Rigour Oversight Manager, you will join us to become responsible for driving multiple key strategic activities which include identifying and addressing control gaps across products and processes within the business. While working with the business, you will assist with developing the risk aspects of the operating model, driving regulatory understanding and change across the Corporate Bank in the US, as well as overseeing the front to back processes and risk and controls in relation to the products we sell.

Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, with 329 years of success, quality and innovation behind us. We've helped millions of individuals and businesses thrive, creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted. An important and growing presence in the USA, we offer careers providing endless opportunity.

We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognizes and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers’ and clients’ needs. Whether you have family commitments or you’re a career, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life.

We are currently in the early stages of implementing a hybrid working environment, which means that many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role they are in. Please discuss the detail of the working pattern options for the role with the hiring manager.

What will you be doing?

• Acting as first line of defense function that plays a leading role in driving the Conduct and Issue Management strategy across aligned Products and Coverage

• Supporting Head of Operational Rigour in reviewing risk and controls and ensuring that E2E risk responsibilities under the Enterprise Risk Management Framework are met

• Leading in key Product/Coverage -wide and related risk and control initiatives

• Completing data analysis and provide insightful, practical and actionable conclusions

• Leading in identifying and addressing risks and control gaps in E2E processes

• Reviewing monthly analysis in relation to key risk indicators (complaints, risk events, breaches and refunds) to establish action plans to help mitigate recurring instances

• Providing business support and oversight in relation to the Product/Coverage review cycle

What we’re looking for:

• Knowledge of corporate banking products with prior experience working with or within the business on Risk/Controls, Audit/ Compliance or Business/ Product teams

• Knowledge of the Barclays and Corporate Banking governance frameworks, policies and procedures

• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience of engaging with senior management teams

• Ability to analyse data and provide insightful and actionable findings

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Previous experience or knowledge of Risk Management, RCSA and Controls processes is preferred

• Action-orientated with a focus on continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility

• A self-starter, innovative with the ability to deliver quality results with a challenging but positive and influential style

• Excellent analysis and problem management skills

Where will you be working?

You will be working at our Americas Headquarters at 745 Seventh Avenue. This 32-story office tower is located in Times Square in the heart of Manhattan and features a cafeteria, fitness center and state-of-the-art LED signage on the facade of the building.

Because this position involves regular in-person contact with other employees and stakeholders, the Company requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19. As an equal opportunity employer, the Company will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 50 countries and employing around 83,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.