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Join us in this exciting new role as a BE ORRO - Risk Permanent controller! In view of the domiciliation of EU passported hub of Barclays Group in France and the resulting obligation of Barclays Europe to comply with the French prudential and regulatory ruleset, a Permanent Control team (Controls Permanents) is being established in Barclays Paris. First, the role will during an establishment period (2026) support the establishment of the Barclays Europe Permanent Control team. The key items to put in place in this establishment period are the necessary processes related to Permanent Controls, documenting the necessary procedures related to Permanent Controls, putting in place the “Rapport Annuel des Controls Internes” (RACI). During this establishment period, the Barclays Europe Permanent Control team will be supported by the wider Barclays risk conformance organization. Following the establishment period, this role will evolve into executing the mandate of Permanent Controls for Barclays Europe as part of the business-as-usual operations from 2027 and onward. This includes executing all the processes and reporting related to the Permanent Controls and driving its review and approval through the governance of Barclays Europe as well as participating to regulatory investigations and internal and external auditors enquiries related to the Permanent Control. This role will be based in Paris and will report to the Barclays Europe Head of Operational Risk and Risk Oversight and Permanent Controls who is also based in Paris. This presents a unique opportunity for a talented individual to join a first-class international organization and get exposure to senior management and have a direct and material impact on the shaping of Barclays Europe as it changes its domiciliation from Ireland into France.
Job Responsibility:
Initially support the establishment of the Barclays Europe Permanent Control team
Support the execution of all the processes falling the scope of the mandate of the Permanent Controls inclusive of the production of the Rapport Annuel des Controls Internes
Ensure the Barclays Europe framework for the Permanent Control stays in compliance with the regulatory rule set and take the appropriate steps to implement the necessary changes and adjustments are promptly identified and remediated
Work in close collaboration with all other Barclays Risk and Control functions, spanning across all 3 Lines of Defence, to develop a rounded understanding of the Bank’s control framework, ensuring that the Control plan remains current, relevant and effective as second level of control
Ensure the control testing produced by various teams and sometimes via outsourcing arrangements remain in line with the expectations of the BE Permanent Controls
Review, challenge of the Barclays Europe Control Plan, and monitoring that the control testing completes in a timely manner and according to the defined frequency
When appropriate, escalate to the BE Head of ORRO and Permanent Controls with a view to ensure actions and issues are addressed by the appropriate functions
Facilitate the production of Risk Assessment & Risk Mapping, Annual Control Plan, Control Testing sheets and Annual Risk and Control Report
Support the BE Head of ORRO and Permanent controls with coordinating and managing the Risk governance forum and committees related to Permanent Controls
Oversight of logging and assignment of Issues and Actions related to Permanent Controls findings (identified as a result of the execution of the defined suite of controls testing), Undertake periodic review of the Control Plan to ensure that the controls continue to provide an effective and comprehensive 2nd line oversight of the 1st line controls testing activity
Support the Permanent Control team in the fulfillment of their responsibilities, including (but not limited to), the regular review, amendment and implementation of the Barclays Europe Risk Mapping, regulatory reports or statutory auditors’ requests
Other responsibilities as identified by the Chief Risk Officer, from time to time
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:
Postgraduate degree from Grande Ecole d’Ingénieur, Grande Ecole de Commerce, MSc in financial topics or in quantitative topics
The candidate shall be able to coordinate large scale projects involving numerous stakeholders and be capable to lead the drafting of the Rapport Annuel des Controls Internes (RACI) leveraging the control testing performed by testing teams
The candidate should be able to handle the management of confidential data and will likewise be organised, methodical and comfortable with working to fixed and occasionally demanding deadlines
The successful applicant will also display interpersonal and diplomacy skills, with an ability to convey messages and create buy-in and acceptance, irrespective of the function and seniority of his/her counterpart in the organisation
Attention to details and capacity to challenge constructively his stakeholders
The successful candidate must be fluent in both French and English (writing and verbal)
Nice to have:
Previous experience working in large international financial institution is a plus
Previous experience working in a matrix organization is a plus
Previous experience working with or for a regulator is a plus
Professional qualifications in the field of finance is a plus e.g. CQF / FRM GARP