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Barclays

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Legal
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Chester

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in financial institutions, risk/control roles, team leadership, executive relationship management, and a strong track record in large organizations, plus skills in data analytics and Agile.
  • You will assess internal controls, collaborate with stakeholders, develop reports on findings, ensure adherence to the Controls Framework, and provide innovative solutions to manage risks effectively.

Requirements

  • Experience of working in financial institutions, including operations.
  • Experience of working in a risk and control role/environment.
  • Experience of leading teams and developing test plans in a global organisation.
  • Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with executive management.
  • Track record of success/high performance in a large, matrix organisation.
  • Evidence of driving change/leading business initiatives/contributing to team and function strategy.
  • An understanding of Data Analytics and Agile, including how to apply these to Quality Assurance.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Collaboration with various stakeholders across the bank and business units to improve overall control effectiveness through detailed documentation of control assessments, procedures, and findings.
  • Identification and investigation of potential weaknesses and issues within internal controls to promote continuous improvement and risk mitigation aligned to the bank’s control framework, prioritised by its severity to disrupt bank operations.
  • Development of reports to communicate key findings from risk assessment including control weaknesses and recommendations to control owners, senior management, and other stakeholders.
  • Execution of reviews to determine the effectiveness of the bank's internal controls framework aligned to established and evolving policies, regulation, and best practice.
  • Implementation of adherence to the Barclays Controls Framework and set appropriate methodology of assessing controls against the Controls Framework.
  • Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
  • Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
  • Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
  • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
  • Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
  • Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
  • Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the OLO Quality Assurance Manager?

The main responsibility is to assess the integrity and effectiveness of the bank's internal control framework to support the mitigation of risk and protect the bank's operational, financial, and reputational risk.

What qualities are expected from a successful OLO Quality Assurance Manager?

A successful candidate should have experience in financial institutions, risk and control environments, team leadership, and the ability to develop relationships with executive management.

What kind of experience is preferred for this role?

Experience in financial institutions, operations, risk and control roles, and leading teams in a global organization is preferred.

Where is this role based?

This role is based in Knutsford.

What are some key accountabilities of the OLO Quality Assurance Manager?

Key accountabilities include collaboration with stakeholders to improve control effectiveness, investigating internal control weaknesses, developing reports on risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to the Barclays Controls Framework.

Is leadership experience important for this position?

Yes, leadership experience is important as the role may involve managing a team, defining responsibilities, and planning for future needs and operations.

What are the expectations for a Vice President in this role?

Expectations include contributing to strategy, managing policies and budgets, demonstrating leadership behaviors, and advising stakeholders on functional impacts.

What values are important for all colleagues at Barclays?

Colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Is prior experience with data analytics and Agile methodologies important for this role?

Yes, an understanding of Data Analytics and Agile and how to apply these to Quality Assurance is highly valued in this role.

How does collaboration play a role in this position?

Collaboration is essential as it involves working with various stakeholders across the bank and business units to improve overall control effectiveness.

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Barclays

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1690
Founded Year

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.