Finance Regulatory Policy - Capital VP

Barclays UK; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London seeks a Finance Regulatory Policy – Capital VP to lead analysis and provide technical advice on regulatory requirements. The role involves collaboration with senior stakeholders and developing financial policies. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills, and have subject matter expertise in Capital Regulations. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Open-minded approach to developing solutions for regulatory issues.
• Subject matter expertise in Capital Regulations.
• Experience interacting with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assess financial policies and standards.
• Manage implementation of policies across departments.
• Communicate policies to stakeholders and deliver training.
• Engage with regulatory authorities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Risk and controls

Change and transformation

Business acumen

Strategic thinking

Technical expertise

Job description

As a Finance Regulatory Policy – Capital VP, you will be a member of the Policy team, leading analysis and providing technical advice on applying regulatory requirements across the Barclays Group. The role involves working closely with advisory leads for Traded and Non-Traded Risk and serving as the primary lead for UK and EU capital interpretations within the regulatory framework. You will be a subject matter expert on Capital Regulations, especially Prudential Regulations.

The ideal candidate will have an open-minded approach to developing solutions for regulatory issues, referencing prudential sources. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will interact with senior stakeholders across the business, alongside excellent problem-solving abilities.

You may be assessed on critical skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, and technical expertise relevant to the role.

Purpose of the role

To develop and analyze the bank's financial and regulatory policies and interpretations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, standards, and regulations, to effectively manage financial risks.

Accountabilities

• Developing and assessing financial policies, standards, and controls that govern statutory and regulatory reporting, analyzing financial data and industry trends for policy improvements.
• Managing the implementation of these policies across departments and supporting staff in interpretation and application.
• Reviewing evolving laws and regulations, assessing their impact on the bank’s operations, financial performance, and risk profile.
• Communicating policies clearly to stakeholders and delivering training to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Engaging with regulatory authorities to stay informed about upcoming changes, participating in consultations, and providing feedback on proposed regulations.

Vice President Expectations

• Contributing to strategy, driving requirements, recommending changes, and managing resources, budgets, and policies for continuous improvement.
• If managing a team, defining roles, planning for future needs, coaching, and influencing operations aligned with strategic priorities, while balancing goals and budgets.
• Demonstrating leadership behaviors such as listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others, fostering an environment for excellence.
• For individual contributors, acting as a subject matter expert, guiding technical direction, leading complex assignments, mentoring less experienced colleagues, and informing strategic decisions.
• Advising senior stakeholders on functional and cross-functional impacts, managing risks, and strengthening controls.
• Understanding organizational functions to help achieve business goals, collaborating across areas, and building trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Creating solutions through sophisticated analysis, integrating extensive research, and developing innovative approaches.
• Maintaining partnerships internally and externally, using influencing and negotiating skills to meet business objectives.

All colleagues are expected to embody the Barclays Values—Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship—and demonstrate the Barclays Mindset—to Empower, Challenge, and Drive, guiding our behavior and decision-making.