Country Compliance Western Europe AVP Job at Barclays (Paris)

Job Description

As a Country Compliance Western Europe AVP, you will support and work with the head of Western Europe Country Compliance as part of a small and dynamic team. There will be close interaction with European compliance colleagues requiring excellent coordination and communication skills. This is a high-exposure role within a challenging banking environment and we are looking for a candidate that will be tested daily on his/her ability to deliver quality, to tight deadlines while communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Job Responsibility

Provide data-led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence that the organisation is operating in compliance with Barclays legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities
Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems
Identification and investigation of potential market abuse, including but not limited to, Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation or Anti-Competitive Conduct
Conduct investigation of compliance risk events or breaches
Oversight and check and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures to avoid future occurrences
Implementation of compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and ensuring that the bank’s internal policies are aligned with international standards, including jurisdictional requirements
Collaboration with 1LOD, other relevant Compliance teams and legal, and relevant risk management functions to facilitate a comprehensive approach to compliance and risk management
Identification, investigation and oversight of potential money laundering, terrorist financing or other financial crime
Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness
Collaborate closely with other functions/business divisions
Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function
Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
Listen and be authentic
Energise and inspire
Align across the enterprise
Develop others
Lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments
Identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments
Identify new directions for assignments and/or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes
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 to solve problems creatively and effectively
Communicate complex information
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes

Requirements

Fluency in English and French (oral and written)
High level of analytical thinking
High standard of judgement, problem solving and persuasion skills
Exposure and experience working in Financial Services, ideally gained in the legal and/or compliance function of a French investment bank or a regional subsidiary of an international financial institution or at a major law firm, if combined with banking background and/or stages in relevant business or infrastructure areas of a financial institution
Strong interpersonal skills, including communication capacities and good self-confidence
Hands-on approach and service-oriented mentality, initiative and autonomy

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed with the hiring manager

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