Operational Risk SME – Data Risk

Barclays

. Provide independent review and challenge of Operational Risk elements across particular risk categories .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $200,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of Operational Risk Management, ensuring compliance with Barclays Operational Risk Framework and effectively managing risk across various business functions. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, influence stakeholders, and provide guidance to teams while fostering a culture of compliance and risk awareness.

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Operational Risk ManagementData & Records Management RiskLeadership SkillsAnalytical SkillsCompliance Experience

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Hard Skills

Risk AnalysisData AnalysisBusiness Process AnalysisTrend IdentificationRisk MitigationStrategic Decision-MakingPolicy CreationBudgetingRCSAInternal Controls

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem-Solving SkillsProactive ApproachFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree-Level EducationMBAProfessional Qualification

Industry Keywords

Operational Risk FrameworkFinancial SectorComplianceAuditInternal Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide independent review and challenge of Operational Risk elements across particular risk categories
Ensure activities comply with Barclays Operational Risk Framework, Policies, and Standards
Identify interconnected, horizon and emerging risks to support risk management and mitigation
Analyze operational risk data to identify trends, patterns and emerging risks
Conduct risk-based analysis of business processes, systems and controls
Research and monitor internal and external sources for potential Operational Risks
Oversee, review and challenge First Line activities, including RCSAs, Risk Events and Issues
Attend key Risk and Control meetings and provide associated reporting
Engage and work effectively with First and Second Line management
Provide risk-based Second Line input into First Line projects, initiatives and strategic decision-making
Manage a business function and contribute to function-wide strategic initiatives
Lead complex strategic projects, teams or organization-wide initiatives as an individual contributor
Train, guide and coach less experienced specialists
Advise senior functional management and committees
Coordinate resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function
Escalate policy and procedure breaches appropriately
Foster compliance and ensure regulations and relevant processes are observed
Monitor and influence the external environment, regulators and advocacy groups when appropriate
Make significant decisions and strategic recommendations within the area
Negotiate with and influence senior internal and external stakeholders
Act as principal contact for key clients and counterparts
Serve as a spokesperson for the function and business division
Demonstrate Barclays LEAD behaviours and Barclays Values and Mindset

Requirements

What you’ll need

Highly motivated; able to coordinate or influence multiple activities across various disciplines within the bank
Flexible approach to work and ability to lead other requirements if needed
Proactive and hands-on approach
Excellent and demonstrable leadership skills, including a clear track record providing direction, feedback and constructive challenge to colleagues
Strong experience building and maintaining effective relationships at a senior level
Strong analytical and planning skills
Good understanding of Data & Records Management Risk
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; English essential
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to understand and identify themes from broad data sets
Strong numerical reasoning skills
Experience within Compliance, Operational Risk, audit or internal controls environment, preferably in the financial sector
Experience delivering transformation in a large bank or financial organization
Degree-level education or equivalent preferred
MBA and/or professional qualification preferred