Legal Risk and Controls AVP

Barclays

Sep 25, 2024

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Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Legal
Glasgow

Requirements

Degree or equivalent
Risk and controls experience.
Confident engaging stakeholders, good communication skills and proven ability to collaborate effectively.
Experience working within financial services industry.
Experience working in or with a legal function (but no legal qualifications required).
Strong analytical skills and high level of attention to detail.
Focus on delivery, working to high standards of performance with ability to juggle tasks, prioritise, and work under pressure, delivering to tight deadlines and multiple demands.

Responsibilities

Identification and analysis of emerging and evolving risks across functions to understand their potential impact, and likelihood.
Communication of the purpose, structure, and importance of the control framework to all relevant stakeholders, including senior management and audit.
Support to the development and implementation of the bank's internal controls framework and principles tailored to the banks specific needs and risk profile including design, monitoring, and reporting initiatives.
Monitoring and maintenance of the control's frameworks, to ensure compliance and adjust and update as internal and external requirements change.
Embedment of the control framework across the bank through cross collaboration, training sessions and awareness campaigns which fosters a culture of knowledge sharing and improvement in risk management and the importance of internal control effectiveness.
Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc) to solve problems creatively and effectively.
Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Legal Risk and Controls AVP at Barclays?

The primary responsibility is to undertake various tasks related to Legal's role in controls, controls governance, management of Legal Risk, and other applicable risks, while supporting the Head of Legal, Controls, and Controls Governance.

What qualifications are required for the Legal Risk and Controls AVP position?

A degree or equivalent is required, along with risk and controls experience.

Is experience in the legal field necessary for this role?

No legal qualifications are required, but experience working in or with a legal function is highly valued.

What are the key skills needed for success in this role?

Key skills include confident stakeholder engagement, good communication abilities, collaboration skills, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and work under pressure.

Where is this role based?

This role will be based in Glasgow.

What are some of the accountabilities of the Legal Risk and Controls AVP?

Accountabilities include identifying and analyzing emerging risks, communicating the control framework's importance, supporting the implementation of the internal controls framework, monitoring compliance, and fostering awareness and a culture of knowledge sharing.

Will the role involve collaboration with others?

Yes, the role will involve cross-collaboration through training sessions and awareness campaigns to embed the control framework across the bank.

How does Barclays expect the AVP to communicate complex information?

The AVP is expected to communicate complex information clearly, which may include sensitive topics or challenging content, to relevant stakeholders effectively.

What values will colleagues be expected to demonstrate?

Colleagues will be expected to demonstrate Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, along with the Barclays Mindset of Empowering, Challenging, and Driving.

What might be some key assessments for this role?

Key assessments may include critical skills relevant to risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, and job-specific technical skills.

Barclays

Barclays is a British multinational bank offering personal, corporate, and investment banking services worldwide.

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10,001+

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1690

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Mission & Purpose

Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. Barclays is a trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England. Registered No. 1026167. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.