Senior Data Risk & Operational Risk SME

Barclays; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking an experienced Operational Risk professional for a high-impact role in New York. You will provide independent review and challenge of risk elements across the bank, coordinating across multiple disciplines with a proactive, hands-on approach.

The role requires robust leadership, strong relationships at senior levels, and deep knowledge of Data & Records Management Risk, with a focus on delivering effective risk governance in a dynamic banking environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: leadership with clear direction and feedback to colleagues.
• Essential: build and maintain relationships at senior level.
• Essential: strong analytical and planning skills.
• Essential: knowledge of Data & Records Management Risk.
• Essential: excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Essential: strong analytical and numerical reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage risks in line with business strategy and objectives.
• Analyse operational risk data to identify trends and emerging risks.
• Assess processes, systems, and controls for risk likelihood and impact.
• Monitor internal/external sources for potential Operational Risks.
• Provide oversight and challenge of Risk & Control activities across lines.
• Engage with First and Second Line management to ensure risk governance.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Data & Records Management Risk

Communication

Numerical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA

Professional qualification

Job description

Barclays is seeking an experienced Operational Risk professional for a high-impact role in New York. You will provide independent review and challenge of risk elements across the bank, coordinating across multiple disciplines with a proactive, hands-on approach.

The role requires robust leadership, strong relationships at senior levels, and deep knowledge of Data & Records Management Risk, with a focus on delivering effective risk governance in a dynamic banking environment.