Director, Reputation Risk (Advisory)

Barclays UK; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Director for Reputation Risk Advisory to enhance their approach to risk management. This senior leadership role involves strategic oversight of risk advisory activities, management of compliance frameworks, and collaboration with executive leadership. Preferred candidates will have significant experience in reputation risk, excellent communication skills, and the capability to influence policy while fostering a culture of risk awareness across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing reputation risk in financial services.
• Experience with Executive Leadership and Boards.
• Ability to handle conflicting demands and pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all reputation risk advisory activities.
• Provide strategic leadership and expert advisory support.
• Design and develop the bank’s internal controls framework.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Project management

Job description

About Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility

Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility (PP&CR) is accountable for the Group’s sustainability and citizenship agendas, in addition to leading Corporate Relations and Regulatory Relations.

Overall purpose of role

The Director, Reputation Risk Advisory will oversee all reputation risk advisory activities undertaken by the Reputation Risk team to support Barclays' businesses and functions. The role holder will provide strategic leadership and expert advisory support to senior management, proactively identify opportunities to enhance the bank’s approach to reputation risk, manage the monthly Group Reputation Risk Committee agenda, and prepare related materials and reports for the Board.

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Considerable experience (5+ years) managing reputation risk at a senior level in a complex, financial services or regulated organization.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, prioritize conflicting demands, and translate large data sets into actionable guidance.
• Experience working with Executive Leadership and Boards.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, and consult on the bank’s internal controls framework and supporting policies and standards, ensuring they are robust, effective, and aligned with the bank’s strategy and risk appetite.

Accountabilities

• Identify and analyze emerging risks across functions, assessing potential impact and likelihood.
• Communicate the purpose, structure, and importance of the control framework to stakeholders, including senior management and audit.
• Support development and implementation of the internal controls framework, including design, monitoring, and reporting initiatives tailored to the bank’s needs.
• Monitor and maintain the control frameworks, ensuring compliance and updating as requirements change.
• Embed the control framework across the bank through cross-collaboration, training, and awareness campaigns, fostering a culture of risk management and internal control effectiveness.

Director Expectations

• Manage a business function, contributing to strategic initiatives, influencing policy, and managing complex projects.
• Lead a large team or act as a technical expert, coaching less experienced staff and guiding strategic decisions.
• Provide expert advice to senior management and committees, influencing decisions beyond own function.
• Manage resourcing, budgeting, and policy creation for a significant sub-function.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and monitor external environment influences.
• Demonstrate extensive industry knowledge and interpretative skills to solve complex problems.
• Make strategic decisions and influence stakeholders internally and externally.
• Act as a principal contact and spokesperson for the function.

All Senior Leaders are expected to demonstrate leadership behaviors aligned with Barclays' values and to foster an environment of excellence, respect, integrity, service, and stewardship. Colleagues should embody the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.