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.

Some key accountabilities include:

• 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.

To be successful as a BE ORRO - Risk Permanent controller, you should have experience with:

• 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)

Some other highly valued skills may include

• 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

You may be assessed on the 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.

Location: Paris

Purpose of the role

To provide independent review and challenge of the Operational Risk elements of particular risk categories across the bank. Ensuring they are carried out in accordance with Barclays Operational Risk Framework, Policies, and Standards

Accountabilities

• 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.

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.