Risk & Controls Oversight Lead - Data and DP

Barclays; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Barclays as a Risk and Controls Oversight Lead in London, where you will play a critical role in strengthening risk management practices. You will assess the internal control framework, ensure compliance with risk regulations, and lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency. The position requires in-depth knowledge of data management, risk appetite definitions, and the ability to negotiate effectively with stakeholders. Exciting opportunity to shape the risk culture in a leading financial institution.

Qualifications

• In-depth expertise in Data and Records Management.
• Good understanding of GDPR and data privacy regulations.
• Ability to balance risk management with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Assess the integrity and effectiveness of the internal control framework.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to improve control effectiveness.
• Identify potential weaknesses within internal controls.

Skills

Risk management

Data privacy regulations

Stakeholder influence

Strategic thinking

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

As a Risk and Controls Oversight Lead in First Line, you'll be responsible for providing expert oversight on Data and DP. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring our risk management practices are strong, effective, and always in compliance with risk and control management frameworks. You’ll also act as a key bridge between the Customer & Digital Team, Chief Operating Office (CCO), second and third-line risk partners, and other stakeholders.

In this role, you’ll develop and assess risk appetite, lead conversations on risk acceptance, ensure controls are designed and assessed properly, resolve any gaps, and improve the control environment. You'll also ensure ongoing monitoring of controls to keep the business audit-ready, embed a proactive risk management culture, assess new business initiatives, and leverage tools like KRIs and risk dashboards.

You’ll stay on top of market trends and emerging risks, driving continuous education based on internal and external themes and lessons learned. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, preparing and enhancing governance papers and reports. Additionally, you’ll identify opportunities for data-led controls monitoring and automation of controls. You’ll ensure compliance with RCSA, Issue management, and Risk events management processes in line with the Operational Risk framework.

To be successful as a Risk and Controls Oversight Lead - Data and DP, you should have experience with:

• In-depth expertise in Data and Records Management, along with a good understanding of Data Privacy regulations. This includes knowledge of data architectures, quality standards, cloud security principles, data retention/deletion practices, and conducting Privacy Impact Assessments.

• Ability to balance risk management with business goals when defining Risk Appetite, and effectively influence or negotiate with stakeholders on risk acceptance.

• Good understanding of GDPR, PECR, marketing processes, and retail banking customer journeys, with the ability to proactively identify and manage associated risks and controls.

• Well-versed in market trends, competitor activities, and the broader risk environment, with the ability to use this knowledge to enhance internal controls.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Proven experience in driving automation and digitization efforts within Risk Management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Ability to apply expertise in Data and Data Privacy risk management specifically to the Customer & Digital domain, ensuring tailored risk solutions.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the 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 can be based in London (Canary Wharf) or Manchester (4 Piccadilly Place).

Purpose of the role

To assess the integrity and effectiveness of the bank's internal control framework to support the mitigation of risk and protection of the bank's 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, prioritized by severity to disrupt bank operations.
• Development of reports to communicate key findings from risk assessments, 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 practices.
• Implementation of adherence to the Barclays Controls Framework and set appropriate methodology of assessing controls against the Controls Framework.

Vice President Expectations

• To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements, and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver continuous improvements; and escalate breaches of policies/procedures.
• If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, plan for the department’s future needs and operations, counsel employees on performance, and contribute to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead specialists to influence department operations, aligning with strategic and tactical priorities, while balancing short and long-term goals and ensuring budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate leadership behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver excellence. The four LEAD behaviors are: Listen and be authentic, Energize and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
• For individual contributors, they will be subject matter experts guiding technical direction, leading multi-year assignments, coaching team members, and influencing strategic decisions.
• Advise key stakeholders, including leadership teams, on functional and cross-functional impacts and alignments.
• Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, supporting the control and governance agenda.
• Demonstrate leadership and accountability in managing risk and strengthening controls.
• Understand organizational functions to contribute to business goals.
• Collaborate across areas to stay aligned with business strategies.
• Create solutions based on analytical thought, comparing complex alternatives, and employing innovative problem-solving.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, using influencing skills to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.