We are building out our Compliance Model Validation team in the US and looking to add an experienced AVP. In this exciting role, you will focus on model development and validation for fraud and compliance models. An understanding of generative AI, machine learning, and experience coding in Python will help you succeed.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in Wilmington, DE.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

Purpose of the role

To validate and approve models for specific usages both at inception and on a periodic basis, and of model changes, as well as conducting annual reviews. 

Accountabilities

Validation of models for their intended use and scope, commensurate with the complexity and materiality of the models.Approval or rejection of a model or usage based on assessment of the model’s conceptual soundness, performance under intended use and the clarity of the documentation of the model’s inherent risks, limitations and weaknesses.Assessment of any compensating controls used to mitigate Model risk.Documentation of validation findings and recommendations in clear and concise reports, providing actionable insights for model improvement.Evaluation of the coherence of model interactions and quality of Large Model Framework aggregate results that generate output for regulatory submissions or management decision making and planning.Design of the framework and methodology to measure and, where possible, quantify model risk, including the assessment of framework level uncertainty.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.Influence or convince stakeholders 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.