Join us as a BOC - BBPLC Conflicts Management VP, where you will be responsible for supporting the Global Head of Conflicts Management to operate a control and risk management function responsible for identifying, assessing and managing potential, perceived and/or actual transactional conflicts of interest and providing 2LOD oversight and check and challenge in respect to conflicts of interest risks. Your role will aim to uphold the highest standard of compliance in relation to transactional conflicts of interest and contribute to the implementation of consistently excellent standards by utilising simplification, automation, continuous learning and development of the team and rigorous oversight.

To be successful as a BOC - BBPLC - Conflicts Management VP, you should have:

Excellent knowledge and understanding of investment banking products and businesses

Strong understanding of conflicts of interest governance frameworks and the UK/EEA regulatory requirements and environment in respect to conflicts of interest

Proven risk management skills and track record of operating in a check and challenge role facing senior front office / 1LOD employees

Some other highly valued skills may include:

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Proven verbal and written communication abilities and stakeholder management skills

Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

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.

Purpose of the role

To identify, assess, and manage potential, perceived and/or actual conflicts of interest that may arise in the context of transactional activities, thereby safeguarding the integrity of the bank’s operations and managing client relationship, reputational, legal and regulatory risks. 

Accountabilities

Identification of potential transactional conflicts of interest by conducting reviews of transactions.Analysis of transactional conflicts of interest to assess associated client relationship, reputational, legal and regulatory risks.Implementation of measures- to mitigate or eliminate transactional conflicts of interest, including recusal, information flow management, disclosure, and consent.Escalation of conflicts of interest to senior management in 1LOD with associated check and challenge.Maintenance of accurate and comprehensive records of identified transactional conflicts of interest, assessments, and resolution processes.

Vice President Expectations

To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others..OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.