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AVP - Counterparty Risk Models Group

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Date live: 09/20/2024

Business Area: Risk

Area of Expertise: Risk and Quantitative Analytics

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000010077

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Barclays Risk

In Risk Barclays develops, recommends, and implements controls and cost-effective approaches to minimise Barclay's risks, identifies and analyses potential sources of loss to minimise risk and estimate the potential financial consequences of an occurring loss.

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Join us as a Counterparty Risk Models Group (RMG) AVP at Barclays, which is an exciting opportunity within the Counterparty Credit Risk function. RMG’s main responsibility is to act as Model Owner for the bank’s advanced Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) exposure models, used for both internal risk management purposes and regulatory capital.  For the latter, Barclays has received permission from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and European Central Bank (ECB) to use the Internal Model Method (IMM). Maintaining its current permissions is of strategic importance for the bank. RMG is also responsible for CCR exposure stress testing models, also used for both risk management and regulatory purposes. 

The focus of the role will be Counterparty Credit Risk model ownership, throughout the model lifecycle, including activities such as CCR model monitoring, documentation, development, testing, validation and remediation.

The role holder is expected to contribute to a robust model governance framework by performing annual model reviews and quantitative analysis, model governance forum management, supporting audit activities, and assisting with regulatory exams and submissions.

In order to be successful as a Counterparty Risk Models Group (RMG) AVP, you should have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Maths, Statistics, Sciences, Accountancy, Finance, Business, Engineering or Economics or substantial directly related experience.
  • Good written and verbal skills, a strong governance and challenge mentality and good attention to detail.
  • The successful candidate will have a keen interest in financial markets and Counterparty risk concepts
  • A self-starter, focused on timely delivery, with the ability to think and proactively drive tasks through to completion with other team members.
  • Excellent co-ordination skills, with an ability to work on multiple conflicting deliverables within tight timeframes.
  • Excellent communicator, both verbally and in written form. Able to engage with Risk, Front Office, Quantitative Analytics, and IT staff at all levels.

Some other highly valuable skills are

  • Master’s degree, or PhD in any of the aforementioned subjects.
  • Professional qualification such as CA/ACA/CFA/FRM.
  • Basic understanding of CCR regulation pertaining to Advanced Model Approval
  • Practical or academic knowledge in mathematical finance, statistics, and CCR exposure and capital metrics.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Experience with Python/SQL would be beneficial but not necessary.

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: Glasgow

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, implement, and support mathematical, statistical, and machine learning models and analytics used in business decision-making

Accountabilities

  • Design analytics and modelling solutions to complex business problems using domain expertise.
  • Collaboration with technology to specify any dependencies required for analytical solutions, such as data, development environments and tools.
  • Development of high performing, comprehensively documented analytics and modelling solutions, demonstrating their efficacy to business users and independent validation teams.
  • Implementation of analytics and models in accurate, stable, well-tested software and work with technology to operationalise them.
  • Provision of ongoing support for the continued effectiveness of analytics and modelling solutions to users.
  • Demonstrate conformance to all Barclays Enterprise Risk Management Policies, particularly Model Risk Policy.
  • Ensure all development activities are undertaken within the defined control environment.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

  • 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.

Barclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review Adjustments to the recruitment process.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.

To find out more about Barclays' strategy please click here.

Barclays offers a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

This is Barclays Glasgow

Barclays Glasgow is the engine of the Corporate and Investment Bank, and Shared Technology, delivering vital services to clients across the world. With c.5,500 talented people in a whole range of roles, the work we do touches millions of lives every day.

Our campus is a safe environment for neuro-diverse colleagues or anyone who, from time to time, may need calm, controlled spaces.

We work hard to make our Glasgow campus a centre of citizenship, community integration and social impact. We make a real difference.

Our campus features excellent facilities such as our Fitness Suite, fitness classes, an on-site GP, a bicycle store and so much more.

Connect with your colleaguesJoin one of many clubs and societies like our working parents club, or catch up with your colleagues at our rooftop bar, The Beacon.

This is Barclays Glasgow

Barclays Glasgow is the engine of the Corporate and Investment Bank, and Shared Technology, delivering vital services to clients across the world. With c.5,500 talented people in a whole range of roles, the work we do touches millions of lives every day.

Designed for diversity

Our campus is a safe environment for neuro-diverse colleagues or anyone who, from time to time, may need calm, controlled spaces.

At the heart of the community

We work hard to make our Glasgow campus a centre of citizenship, community integration and social impact. We make a real difference.

Focus on health and wellbeing

Our campus features excellent facilities such as our Fitness Suite, fitness classes, an on-site GP, a bicycle store and so much more.

Connect with your colleagues

Connect with your colleaguesJoin one of many clubs and societies like our working parents club, or catch up with your colleagues at our rooftop bar, The Beacon.

Be you. Be valued. Belong.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success. Our colleague networks offer connection, support, and growth, while our "This is Me" series shares the unique stories of our colleagues. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Barclays values you for who you are and ensures you truly belong.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our DE&I page.  

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Application Process

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Your assessment

Covering your behaviours and ability at work.

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Your interview

Exploring your past experiences and skills.

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Next step

We’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process

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Working flexibly

We’re committed to providing an inclusive culture and environment, that recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives, as well as enabling us to better service our customers’ and clients’ needs.

Our approach to working flexibly is designed to support you to balance your life and to accommodate diverse needs, whilst still allowing us to meet our business needs. If you’d like to request a flexible working arrangement, please discuss this with your hiring manager.

Hybrid working: Our approach to hybrid working ensures there’s the right balance of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, as required for each role. For business areas that offer a hybrid working experience, this will be in a structured way, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week. Some roles may require full onsite working. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager.

We continue to embed and review our hybrid working environment and remain in a phase of testing and learning. This means that working arrangements could change, with reasonable notice, to align with the needs of our business.

Barclays is built on an international scale.

Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.

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