Director Operational Risk

The Operational Risk Director will oversee the operational risk elements of Financial Reporting Risk managed by operational, functional, and vertical business areas across the bank. This encompasses statutory, regulatory and internal reporting.

The Director, Operational Risk (Financial Reporting) reports to Op Risk Director - Risk, Finance, Treasury and Corporate Bank.

·Review and challenge first line of defence (1LOD) implementation and execution of their risk management responsibilities, ensuring they are carried out in accordance with Barclays Operational Risk Framework and Policies.

·Provide specialist 2LOD SME content knowledge and expert review and challenge of 1LOD management on their assessment of their risk profile and exposures from a Financial Reporting Risk perspective.

·Identify and review thematic risk exposures.

·Partner with Op Risk global leaders and other members of Operational Risk to provide full coverage and subject-matter expertise as required.

Provide specialist risk content expertise and review and challenge 1LOD management on their assessment of Financial Reporting Risk by:

·Delivering oversight, review and challenge of 1st Line management of Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs), ensuring they accurately reflect the business risk position, are consistent with the risk being reported through quarterly reporting process, risk dashboards/MI and key indicators.

·Providing a risk based review, challenge and escalation of Risk Events and Issues to ensure policy requirements are met, risks are being appropriately managed, accurately reported and escalated to both 1st and 2nd Line management as appropriate.

·Lead and participate in 2nd Line Risk Reviews.

·Significant experience in a Finance function, preferably in a financial institution.

·Accounting Qualification

·Experienced in process development and execution and ability to analyse a process' effectiveness to support business goals.

·Experience in Operational Risk or internal controls environment within the financial sector

·Strong communication and diplomacy skills, with the ability to influence others and to tailor communication based on the audience.

·Strong analytical skills: well versed in deconstructing complex matters into core issues and root causes that can be addressed.

·Experience of working with and presenting to multiple stakeholders of different levels of seniority.

·Ability to lead in an environment of change.

·Strong project management, PowerPoint, and Excel skills

Skills that will help you in your role

• Experience of delivering transformation in a large bank or financial organization.



• In-depth understanding of the statutory reporting, regulatory submissions and forecasting



• Strong experience of building and maintaining effective relationships at a senior level.



• Demonstrable track record of leadership skills, providing clear direction to colleagues and stakeholders.



• Candidate must be highly motivated and able to coordinate or influence multiple activities across various disciplines within the bank. It is also essential that the candidate has a flexible approach to work, able to lead other requirements if needed, while ensuring that the core Financial Reporting Risk responsibilities are maintained. A proactive and hands-on approach is essential to demonstrate that the value that this role and function can add to our organisation.



• Strong academic background, educated to degree level or equivalent.