Barclays is a major global financial services provider engaged in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, investment banking, wealth management and investment management services with an extensive international presence in Europe, the United States, Africa and Asia. With over 300 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 145,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for more than 49 million customers and clients worldwide.

This role delivers support, challenge and oversight on the implementation of the Operational Risk Framework within the Group Centre Functions, providing expert technical knowledge on the management of operational risk and on internal control and assurance more widely.

Key responsibilities include:
• Acting as a trusted partner to the Group Centre Functions' (GCF) Leadership teams, supporting them in the identification, assessment, management and reporting of their operational risks.  
• Deliver subject-matter expertise on all operational risk management and internal control and reporting requirements across the Group Centre Functions
• Provide practical advice, guidance and training support to the GCFs on the effective implementation of all elements of the Group Operational Risk framework (including Internal Risk Events, Risk and Control Assessments, Key Risk Scenarios, Key Indicators and the Capital Model), with a clear focus on the requirements of the AMA "Use Test".
• Provide advice, guidance and training support on other internal and external governance and control requirements.
• Support GCF management in identifying and implementing appropriate mitigating actions to address control issues, internal/external audit findings and other control weaknesses.
• Ensure Group Centre Functions have the processes, tools and methodologies to manage their risk profile
• Advise and support the Group Centre Functions in defining appropriate controls and control monitoring/assurance activities
• Ensure GCF management has a clear understanding of their Function's risk profile and their risk and control responsibilities
You will ideally possess a degree or equivalent qualification. Previous work experience in an operational risk role along with technical knowledge operational risk management techniques and concepts is essential, as is knowledge of the regulatory environment and developments relating to operational risk, including Basel II Accord, Sarbanes Oxley, Turnbull and relevant FSA/other regulatory requirements. You should also possess an understanding of governance and control frameworks.

This role represents an excellent opportunity to develop your career further with a globally renowned employer of choice, with an unrivalled opportunity to be recognised for your contribution to a team that takes a strategic lead across group functions. For a further discussion, please contact Melanie Nosworthy on 020 7116 8641.

We will judge you on your ability and nothing else.