Investment Banking Chief Operating Officer (COO) Office

Join us as an Investment Banking COO Office at Barclays, where you will work with the Director/Managing Director IBK COO to support and deliver on a wide range of strategic projects and initiatives, often in collaboration with other members of the IBK (Investment Bank) Management Team and business heads in the CIB (Corporate Investment Bank). The role will involve close partnership with CIB COO (Chief Operating Officer) 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 unparalleled customer experiences.

To be successful as an Investment Banking COO Office you should have experience 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.
• Strong understanding of investment banking and its related processes.
• 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, including proficiency in statistical tools and software, problem-solving abilities, and the capability to evaluate risks and benefits.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders by understanding needs, providing excellent service, and identifying opportunities for additional support.
• Adaptability and openness to change in a constantly evolving financial industry.
• The ability to tackle complex issues and find effective solutions through critical thinking, creativity, and the ability to work under pressure.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the 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 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.
• Identification and investigation of potential market abuse, including Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation, or Anti-Competitive Conduct.
• Conduct investigations of compliance risk events or breaches, overseeing corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Implementation of compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and ensuring that the bank’s internal policies are aligned with international standards.
• Collaboration with 1LOD, other relevant Compliance teams, legal, and 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

• Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well-developed professional knowledge and skills to impact the whole business function.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, demonstrate clear leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive.
• For an individual contributor, lead collaborative assignments, guide team members, and identify new directions for assignments.
• Consult on complex issues and provide advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop 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 closely related to that of other areas, requiring an understanding of how areas coordinate to achieve objectives.
• Collaborate with other areas to keep up with business activity and strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information effectively to stakeholders.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge, and Drive.