Business Implementation Manager

Purpose of the role

To provide data-led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence that the organisation is operating in a compliance with Barclays legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities. 

Accountabilities

• Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems to.
• 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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To 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
• 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 lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will 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 (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.

Join us as a Business Implementation Manager where you will serve as a senior subject matter expert entrusted with immediate responsibility for multiple, concurrent financial crime change initiatives within the Investment Bank. You will be expected to demonstrate the capacity to manage and contribute to diverse change programmes in flight, providing structured and high-quality inputs. Where you will have a proactive approach, operating with minimal supervision to drive transformation across both the First and Second Lines of Defense for all financial crime types, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), and Fraud. A foundational proficiency in data and technology is essential, enabling the Lead to independently gather requirements and enhance transformation activities through the effective use of digital tools and platforms. As a Business Implementation Manager expert you will be dedicated to ensuring global regulatory alignment, operational impact, and continuous improvement, with all initiatives executed precisely and with minimal disruption to business-as-usual operations. 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated capacity for independent operation, with a proven track record of setting strategic direction and delivering results with minimal supervision.  
• Extensive experience in driving change and embedding robust controls across both the First and Second Lines of Defense within financial crime contexts.  
• Advanced proficiency in data analytics, including the ability to interpret complex datasets and generate actionable insights to support financial crime management information and reporting.  
• High level of competence in Microsoft Office tools, including the development and execution of macros in Microsoft Excel, the use of Microsoft Project for planning and tracking, and the creation of SharePoint sites to facilitate project collaboration and documentation.  
• Strong capability in defining and delivering data and technology requirements for diverse projects, with an understanding of customer experience (CX) principles and the ability to leverage digital tools to enhance transformation outcomes.  
• Substantial experience in building and qualifying business cases for complex change programmes, with the ability to influence prioritization and investment decisions at senior levels.  
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate and influence effectively across all organisational levels.  
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, with demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and complexity in large-scale initiatives.  
• Experience operating within large, matrixed financial institutions and in the context of regulatory change programmes. 

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.

This role is located in London or Birmingham.