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Join us as a Risk Manager – Global Network Services to help strengthen technology risk oversight across Barclays’ global network infrastructure and support the safe, compliant delivery of our Networks Modernisation strategy. You will join the Global Network Services team and own end‑to‑end technology risk and control activities across a broad range of network platforms and connectivity products. These include campus and branch networks, WAN / SD‑WAN, DIA, remote access, data centre, and core network services. The role supports consistent, well‑governed delivery by working closely with engineering and product teams across the organisation. Operating within the Product Operating Model, you will embed product‑centric risk management practices across the design, build, and run lifecycle. You will partner with Production Network Engineering and Network Product Design & Engineering teams to support change delivery, challenge risk decisions where required, and ensure transformation is delivered in a resilient, secure, and compliant manner.
Job Responsibility:
End‑to‑end risk identification, control design, assurance, and remediation
Change risk evaluation for complex network transformations
Regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and evidence quality across network services
Defining and maintaining risk and control metrics, with a focus on continuous improvement and control effectiveness
Development of strategic direction for risk, including the implementation of up-to-date methodologies and processes
Management of the risk department, including oversight of risk colleagues and their performance, implementation of risk priorities and objectives, oversight of department efficiency and effectiveness
Relationship management of risk stakeholders, including identifying relevant stakeholders, and maintenance of the quality of external third-party services
Adherence to the Risk policy, standards and frameworks, and maintaining a robust control environment
Requirements:
Strong knowledge of technology risk domains, including cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, data, and operational resilience
Working with recognised risk and control frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, or SOC2
Evaluating and challenging technology safeguards across applications, networks, and cloud environments
Identifying risks, assessing control effectiveness, and driving remediation through pragmatic, well‑governed approaches
Nice to have:
An understanding of technology architectures and system design, with the ability to assess inherent risk in large‑scale network environments
The ability to communicate complex technical risk in a clear, business‑focused way and influence senior stakeholders
Experience supporting regulatory requirements, audit preparation, and change risk assessment within a large, regulated environment
A continuous improvement mindset, including the ability to identify process gaps and uplift risk and assurance practices
What we offer:
Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Flexible working arrangements
Encouragement to embrace mobility and explore operations