Job Description
Job Title: Risk & Controls Sr. Manager
Location: Pune
About Barclays
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.
Risk and Control Objective
Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards.
Working Flexibly
We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers' and clients' needs. Whether you have family commitments or you're a carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life.
If you would like some flexibility then please discuss this with the hiring manager.
• The hiring team are responsible for building the strategic Wholesale Credit Risk (WCR) platform used for internal risk management and regulatory reporting across Barclays Bank PLC. The team is focusing on a commitment within the Risk, Audits & Controls space to support the ongoing obligations to the PRA and various other internal & external regulatory agencies.
What will you be doing?
This is a challenging role to be part of a team conceptualizing, designing and delivering innovative & strategic solutions to the new-age credit risk sanctioning platform. The successful candidate will be a team member within the WCR-Risk, Audit & Control function, participating in all aspects of the delivery & change management process, which would include (but not limited to) –
• Regular interaction with Product owners, Business heads, Program leads, Development & Support teams, etc. for managing the work-demand pipeline
• Leading & driving the IFRS+/SOX audit works with internal & external stakeholders & auditors
• Represent Technology in various forums and handle senior stakeholders with confidence & prudence
• Internal Tech controls assessments & managing the related artefacts
• Oversee the Business change & continuity management process
• Identifying opportunities of automation & bringing in more controls and stability in the Tech landscape
• Understanding the larger picture & guiding the Tech teams; being a functional domain expert, assist the business, operations & tech with deep analysis
• Driving discussions to logical, actionable closure; Drafting user stories & driving issue resolutions to closure
• Should have a positive attitude in face of adversity, wade through ambiguity & have a solution oriented mindset and approach
• Should be able to juggle multiple things at a time, while being able to work in a fast-paced & demanding, high-pressure scenarios work environment
What we're looking for:
• 10+ years of relevant experience working as a Tech Project/Program Manager / Scrum Master / Delivery Manager with past experience of working as a Business Analyst preferred
• Hands-on experience with PM / SM / BA activities & involved in various stages of technical delivery & management
• Good understanding of the Banking and/or Risk Management domain, with knowledge of IFRS+, SOX, Basel, ERMF, Audit, BCM activities preferred
• PMP/PgMP/Prince2/CSM/CBAP/TOGAF/CIA/CISA/CFA/FRM certifications a plus
• Degree in engineering, computer science, business administration or a quantitative discipline e.g. statistics, physics or mathematics preferred
• Banking / Controls / Risk Management domain knowledge and experience preferred
Skills that will help you in the role:
• Ability to articulate thoughts spoken/written with teams dispersed globally
• Knowledge of banking terminologies, processes and tools, aptitude to learn new tools / apps / processes / domains
• Should have excellent conflict management skills and generate trust and gain respect in the team
• Out of the box thinker, good at articulating thoughts & ideas, with good critical reasoning and lateral thinking
• Demonstrated expertise in senior stakeholder management, dealing with ambiguities & good negotiation skills, good at conflict resolutions/management
• Hands-on experience with writing queries to retrieve data with meaningful insights & trend analysis
• Contribute towards creating delivery-related artefacts like BRDs/FRDs/RFPs/Test Plans/User stories/Project planning & tracking/building Dashboards & MI Reporting/etc.
• Monitor work and team progress on releases & deliveries, target milestones; Assist the delivery lead in operational tasks of managing a team
• Communicate with stakeholders on status and metrics
• Experience of successfully running projects through SDLC processes with large, dispersed teams
• Identify project risks and work towards mitigating them
• Escalate where appropriate to the LM / PM / Delivery Head
• Provide guidance to other team members on technology/domain/application queries
• Strong technical & functional background with detail driven and excellent problem solving abilities
• Good product building and analysis acumen
• Dynamic personality with a penchant to participate in tasks at org level like conducting trainings/social activities to promote Barclays inclusivity culture, etc.
Where will you be working?
Pune
Be More at Barclays
At Barclays, each day is about being more – as a professional, and as a person. 'Be More @ Barclays' represents our core promise to all current and future employees. It's the characteristic that we want to be associated with as an employer, and at the heart of every employee experience. We empower our colleagues to Be More Globally Connected, working on international projects that improve the way millions of customers handle their finances. Be More Inspired by working alongside the most talented people in the industry, and delivering imaginative new solutions that are redefining the future of finance. Be More Impactful by having the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, and Be More Valued for who you are.
Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details.
Our Values
Purpose, Values and Mindset
We deploy finance responsibly to support people and businesses, acting with empathy and integrity, championing innovation and sustainability, for the common good and the long term.
Our values underpin everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.
Respect
We harness the power of diversity and inclusion in our business, trust those we work with, and value everyone's contribution.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness in all we do.
Service
We act with empathy and humility, putting the people and businesses we serve at the centre of what we do.
Excellence
We champion innovation, and use our energy, expertise and resources to make a positive difference.
Stewardship
We prize sustainability, and are passionate about leaving things better than we found them.
Our Mindset shapes how we take action, living by our Values, driven by our Purpose, always with our customers and clients at the heart of what we do; our Mindset is to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
Empower
Trust and support each other to deliver. Make decisions with those closest to the topic. Include diverse perspectives. Celebrate success and learn from failure.
Challenge
Question whether things can be done better. Use insights based on data to inform decisions. Be curious about how we can adapt and improve. Speak up and be open to alternative viewpoints.
Drive
Focus on outcomes. Deliver with pace. Be passionate and ambitious about what we do. Take personal responsibility. Actively build collaborative relationships to get things done.
Our Diversity
We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.
Our Benefits
Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our flexible working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility, then please discuss this with us
Location: Pune
About Barclays
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.
Risk and Control Objective
Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards.
Working Flexibly
We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers' and clients' needs. Whether you have family commitments or you're a carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life.
If you would like some flexibility then please discuss this with the hiring manager.
• The hiring team are responsible for building the strategic Wholesale Credit Risk (WCR) platform used for internal risk management and regulatory reporting across Barclays Bank PLC. The team is focusing on a commitment within the Risk, Audits & Controls space to support the ongoing obligations to the PRA and various other internal & external regulatory agencies.
What will you be doing?
This is a challenging role to be part of a team conceptualizing, designing and delivering innovative & strategic solutions to the new-age credit risk sanctioning platform. The successful candidate will be a team member within the WCR-Risk, Audit & Control function, participating in all aspects of the delivery & change management process, which would include (but not limited to) –
• Regular interaction with Product owners, Business heads, Program leads, Development & Support teams, etc. for managing the work-demand pipeline
• Leading & driving the IFRS+/SOX audit works with internal & external stakeholders & auditors
• Represent Technology in various forums and handle senior stakeholders with confidence & prudence
• Internal Tech controls assessments & managing the related artefacts
• Oversee the Business change & continuity management process
• Identifying opportunities of automation & bringing in more controls and stability in the Tech landscape
• Understanding the larger picture & guiding the Tech teams; being a functional domain expert, assist the business, operations & tech with deep analysis
• Driving discussions to logical, actionable closure; Drafting user stories & driving issue resolutions to closure
• Should have a positive attitude in face of adversity, wade through ambiguity & have a solution oriented mindset and approach
• Should be able to juggle multiple things at a time, while being able to work in a fast-paced & demanding, high-pressure scenarios work environment
What we're looking for:
• 10+ years of relevant experience working as a Tech Project/Program Manager / Scrum Master / Delivery Manager with past experience of working as a Business Analyst preferred
• Hands-on experience with PM / SM / BA activities & involved in various stages of technical delivery & management
• Good understanding of the Banking and/or Risk Management domain, with knowledge of IFRS+, SOX, Basel, ERMF, Audit, BCM activities preferred
• PMP/PgMP/Prince2/CSM/CBAP/TOGAF/CIA/CISA/CFA/FRM certifications a plus
• Degree in engineering, computer science, business administration or a quantitative discipline e.g. statistics, physics or mathematics preferred
• Banking / Controls / Risk Management domain knowledge and experience preferred
Skills that will help you in the role:
• Ability to articulate thoughts spoken/written with teams dispersed globally
• Knowledge of banking terminologies, processes and tools, aptitude to learn new tools / apps / processes / domains
• Should have excellent conflict management skills and generate trust and gain respect in the team
• Out of the box thinker, good at articulating thoughts & ideas, with good critical reasoning and lateral thinking
• Demonstrated expertise in senior stakeholder management, dealing with ambiguities & good negotiation skills, good at conflict resolutions/management
• Hands-on experience with writing queries to retrieve data with meaningful insights & trend analysis
• Contribute towards creating delivery-related artefacts like BRDs/FRDs/RFPs/Test Plans/User stories/Project planning & tracking/building Dashboards & MI Reporting/etc.
• Monitor work and team progress on releases & deliveries, target milestones; Assist the delivery lead in operational tasks of managing a team
• Communicate with stakeholders on status and metrics
• Experience of successfully running projects through SDLC processes with large, dispersed teams
• Identify project risks and work towards mitigating them
• Escalate where appropriate to the LM / PM / Delivery Head
• Provide guidance to other team members on technology/domain/application queries
• Strong technical & functional background with detail driven and excellent problem solving abilities
• Good product building and analysis acumen
• Dynamic personality with a penchant to participate in tasks at org level like conducting trainings/social activities to promote Barclays inclusivity culture, etc.
Where will you be working?
Pune
Be More at Barclays
At Barclays, each day is about being more – as a professional, and as a person. 'Be More @ Barclays' represents our core promise to all current and future employees. It's the characteristic that we want to be associated with as an employer, and at the heart of every employee experience. We empower our colleagues to Be More Globally Connected, working on international projects that improve the way millions of customers handle their finances. Be More Inspired by working alongside the most talented people in the industry, and delivering imaginative new solutions that are redefining the future of finance. Be More Impactful by having the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, and Be More Valued for who you are.
Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details.
Our Values
Purpose, Values and Mindset
We deploy finance responsibly to support people and businesses, acting with empathy and integrity, championing innovation and sustainability, for the common good and the long term.
Our values underpin everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.
Respect
We harness the power of diversity and inclusion in our business, trust those we work with, and value everyone's contribution.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness in all we do.
Service
We act with empathy and humility, putting the people and businesses we serve at the centre of what we do.
Excellence
We champion innovation, and use our energy, expertise and resources to make a positive difference.
Stewardship
We prize sustainability, and are passionate about leaving things better than we found them.
Our Mindset shapes how we take action, living by our Values, driven by our Purpose, always with our customers and clients at the heart of what we do; our Mindset is to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
Empower
Trust and support each other to deliver. Make decisions with those closest to the topic. Include diverse perspectives. Celebrate success and learn from failure.
Challenge
Question whether things can be done better. Use insights based on data to inform decisions. Be curious about how we can adapt and improve. Speak up and be open to alternative viewpoints.
Drive
Focus on outcomes. Deliver with pace. Be passionate and ambitious about what we do. Take personal responsibility. Actively build collaborative relationships to get things done.
Our Diversity
We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.
Our Benefits
Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our flexible working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility, then please discuss this with us
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Risk Controls Sr| Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Pune offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
