Sustainability and Reputation Risk Compliance VP

Sustainability and Reputation Compliance is a team within CWR Compliance responsible for designing and operating the Compliance oversight model for Sustainability and Reputation Risk. This includes supporting the bank in its development of policies aligned to its Transition Plan and overseeing adherence to our stated ambitions.

As a Sustainability and Reputation Risk Compliance VP, you will have experience in the sustainability transition with an understanding of the key actions required to support the aims of the Paris Climate Accord and other key international commitments, the regulatory landscape as it applies to sustainability, and how actions can give rise to reputation risk amongst key external stakeholders. You will use this experience to support the design of the internal control environment, challenge bank strategy on its efficacy and achievability, and train Business Oversight Compliance colleagues so they can challenge the business on specific activities in their day-to-day roles.

To be successful as a Sustainability and Reputation Risk Compliance VP, you should have:

• Experience in Sustainability and an understanding of the requirements of key international ESG commitments.
• Understanding of Sustainability regulations impacting the financial industry.
• Experience in affecting change within the internal control frameworks of large corporate institutions.

Some other highly valued skills include:

• Experience in designing and delivering training to colleagues.

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, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Purpose of the role

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

Accountabilities

• Identification and assessment of compliance risks through reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing, and systems.
• Investigation of potential market abuse, including Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation, or Anti-Competitive Conduct.
• Investigation of compliance risk events or breaches, oversight, and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Implementation of compliance policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements and international standards.
• Collaboration with 1LOD, other Compliance teams, legal, and risk management functions.
• Identification, investigation, and oversight of potential financial crimes such as money laundering or terrorist financing.

Vice President Expectations

• Contribute to strategy, drive requirements, and recommend changes. Manage resources, budgets, and policies, and deliver continuous improvements.
• If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, and lead specialists to influence operations, balancing strategic and tactical goals.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive, including listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others.
• For individual contributors, serve as a subject matter expert, guide technical direction, lead assignments, and coach less experienced staff.
• Advise stakeholders on impacts and alignment across functions.
• Manage risks, demonstrate leadership in controls, and contribute to organizational goals.
• Collaborate across areas to stay aligned with business strategies.
• Develop solutions through analytical thinking, extensive research, and innovative problem solving.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to achieve business objectives, using influencing skills.

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays' Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.