Operational Risk SME - Data Risk

About the role

To provide independent review and challenge of the Operational Risk elements of particular risk categories across the bank. Ensuring they are carried out in accordance with Barclays Operational Risk Framework, Policies, and Standards

Responsibilities

• Risk identification and proactive risk management, identifying interconnected, horizon and emerging risks to assist the business in understanding, managing and mitigating the right risks in line with their business strategy and objectives.
• Analysis of operational risk data to identify trends, patterns, and emerging risks.
• Risk-based analysis of business processes, systems, and controls to assess the likelihood and impact of identified risks.
• Ongoing research and monitoring of internal and external sources to identify potential Operational Risks.
• Oversight, review and challenge of 1st Line activities including - Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSAs), Risk Events, Issues and attendance at key Risk and Control meetings (with associated reporting) ensuring they accurately reflect the business risk position.
• Stakeholder management, engaging and working effectively with First and Second Line management.
• Risk based 2nd Line input into 1st Line Projects, Initiatives and Strategic decision making.

Requirements

The role holder 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. A proactive and hands-on approach is essential to demonstrate the value that this role can add to our organisation.

Qualifications

• Excellent and demonstrable leadership skills, including a clear track record providing clear direction, feedback and constructive challenge to colleagues.
• Strong experience of building and maintaining effective relationships at a senior level.
• Strong analytical and planning skills.
• Good understanding of the workings of Data & Records Management Risk.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - English essential (written & spoken).
• Strong analytical skillset required with excellent problem solving skills and an ability to understand and identify themes from broad data sets.
• Strong numerical reasoning skills required.
• The candidate must be a credible leader who is 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