Barclays Investment Bank · 3 hours ago
Control Lead
Building 300-115 South Jefferson Rd Campus, Whippany
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yrBarclays Investment Bank is seeking a Control Lead to support the operational risk and control strategy across multiple business areas. The role involves monitoring quality standards, collaborating with control owners on Risk Control Self-Assessments, and ensuring effective control measures are implemented throughout operational processes.
BankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Identification of regulatory trends and industry developments that may impact the banks operations
Support the implementation of quality standards and policies by collaborating across all operational teams and processes
Development of reports and presentations on control performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders
Participation in projects and initiatives aimed to improve control efficiency and effectiveness
Collaboration with Control Owners to develop and manage RCSA to monitor design effectiveness, appropriateness of controls, compliance to regulatory requirements and identify areas for improvement
Support operational teams with the formal escalation and management of incidents, departmental procedures, record management and controls testing
To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement
Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources
If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard
OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate
Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area
Partner with other functions and business areas
Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities
Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately
Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation
Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to
Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct
Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function
Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function
Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail
Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents
Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information
Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation
Qualification
Required
Ample background working in banking or other regulated industry environments, with a solid understanding of compliance and risk management
Proven expertise in control environments, including risk assessment, monitoring, and remediation of control gaps
Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to enhance process efficiency, data analysis, and decision-making
Preferred
Background in Operational Risk, Conduct Risk, Compliance, Audit, or Control functions
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
Operational experience with familiarity of call center and back-office processes, including metrics tracking and data analysis
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k)
Life insurance
Other paid leave for qualifying circumstances
Company
Barclays Investment Bank
Barclays Investment Bank offers large corporate clients with strategic advisory, financing, and risk management solutions. It is a sub-organization of Barclays Corporate Banking.
Founded in 1997
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Lowe
Managing Director, Head of Large Corporate, UK
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Sean White
Managing Director
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