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DEI Partner - Regulatory, Legal, policy and disclosure management

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Barclays

Dec 29

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    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    People, HR & Administration
  • London

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Requirements

  • Good level of knowledge of the external environment in our key markets as it relates to DEI.
  • Collaboration.
  • Ability to align and apply strategic thinking with actionable delivery.
  • External and internal stakeholder management.
  • Leadership - direct and indirect.
  • To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives.
  • Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide.
  • They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business.
  • Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally.
  • They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.
  • Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives.
  • Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function.
  • Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
  • Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence.
  • Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate.
  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives.
  • Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives.
  • Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations.
  • Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area.
  • Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally.
  • Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions.
  • Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division.
  • All Senior 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.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • To be responsible for our strategic approach to DEI as it relates to Regulators, EIP, policy and disclosures.
  • To ensure that this strategy is aligned to the overall Group DEI strategy and approach.
  • To partner closely with DEI team members in external partnerships, to drive insights and partnership to HRBP’s and the business more broadly.
  • To work collaboratively and in partnership with appropriate reg, EIP and ER colleagues.
  • To be a thought leader in this space for Barclays, being visible and relevant externally, working proactively and reactively as required.
  • To manage small team to cover the various tactical delivery requirements.
  • Good level of knowledge of the external environment in our key markets as it relates to DEI.
  • Development and support of progress across the DEI agendas.
  • Implementation and embedment of DEI strategy in partnership with DEI counsels, business and ERGs, working to influence and build accountability across the business to drive outcomes.
  • Collaboration with other departments to ensure that DEI is embedded in all aspects of the business, across the colleague, customer & client and community lifecycles.
  • Development of monitoring (measuring and tracking) and reporting on indicators of success, creating insight and analysis to make recommendations for improvement.
  • To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives.
  • Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide.
  • They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business.
  • Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally.
  • They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.
  • Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives.
  • Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function.
  • Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
  • Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence.
  • Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate.
  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives.
  • Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives.
  • Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations.
  • Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area.
  • Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally.
  • Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions.
  • Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division.
  • All Senior 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.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the DEI Partner?

The primary responsibility of the DEI Partner is to develop and implement a strategic approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as it relates to regulators, EIP, policy, and disclosures, ensuring alignment with the overall Group DEI strategy.

Will the DEI Partner manage a team?

Yes, the DEI Partner will manage a small team to cover various tactical delivery requirements related to DEI initiatives.

What experience is required for this role?

Required experience includes collaboration, stakeholder management, strategic thinking with actionable delivery, and leadership capabilities, both direct and indirect.

How does this role contribute to the overall business?

This role contributes by seeking opportunities to improve colleague and business outcomes related to DEI, fostering collaboration across departments, and influencing accountability to drive successful outcomes.

What are the key accountabilities for the DEI Partner?

Key accountabilities include developing and supporting progress across DEI agendas, implementing DEI strategies in partnership with DEI counsels and ERGs, and developing monitoring and reporting on indicators of success.

Are there expectations for senior management involvement?

Yes, there are expectations for engaging with senior functional management, influencing decisions, and contributing to strategic initiatives that impact the larger business function.

How will success be measured in this role?

Success will be measured through the development of monitoring and reporting systems for DEI initiatives, tracking indicators of success, and providing insights for improvement.

What are the important leadership behaviors for this role?

Important leadership behaviors include listening and being authentic, energizing and inspiring teams, aligning across the enterprise, and developing others.

What values are expected to be demonstrated in this role?

The expected values include respect, integrity, service, excellence, and stewardship, aligned with the Barclays Mindset of empowering, challenging, and driving performance.

Will the DEI Partner be involved in external advocacy?

Yes, the DEI Partner will monitor and influence external environments, including engaging with regulators and advocacy groups on behalf of Barclays when appropriate.

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

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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.

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