Step into the role of Investment Banking COO (Chief Operating Officer) Service Management at Barclays, where you will work with the Director/Managing Director IBK (Investment Bank) COO to support and deliver on a wide range of strategic projects and initiatives, often in collaboration with other members of the IBK Management Team and business heads in the CIB. The role will involve close partnership with CIB (Corporate Investment Bank) COO Transaction Cycles and CIB businesses and functions to help them develop and execute their strategies. You will harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. 

To be successful as an Investment Banking COO Service Management you should have experience with:

Seeking a candidate with strong project management skills and a proven ability to work independently as a self-starter.Excellent communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality documents tailored for a senior audience, proficient in Microsoft tools.Preferably seeking a candidate with a strong understanding of investment banking, related processes and familiarity with Market Data Products, service management, procurement and supply chain routines.Seeking a candidate with a strategic mindset to review and streamline processes, collaborate effectively and influence colleagues to deliver consistently and successfully.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

Strong analytical skills are necessary for making data-driven decisions. This involves proficiency in statistical tools and software, problem-solving abilities, and the capability to evaluate risks and benefits to make informed financial decisions.Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.  This involves understanding needs, providing excellent service, and identifying opportunities to offer additional support.The financial industry is constantly evolving, so being adaptable and open to change is important. The ability to tackle complex issues and find effective solutions is crucial. This involves critical thinking, creativity, and the ability to work under pressure.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role will be based in Glasgow.

Purpose of the role

To provide data-led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence that the organisation is operating in a compliance with Barclays legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities. 

Accountabilities

Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems to.Identification and investigation of potential market abuse, including but not limited to, Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation or Anti-Competitive Conduct.Conduct investigation of compliance risk events or breaches. Oversight and check and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures to avoid future occurrences.Implementation of compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and ensuring that the bank’s internal policies are aligned with international standards, including jurisdictional requirements.Collaboration with 1LOD, other relevant Compliance teams and legal, and relevant risk management functions to facilitate a comprehensive approach to compliance and risk management.Identification, investigation and oversight of potential money laundering, terrorist financing or other financial crime.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomesIf 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. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.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.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.