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AI Risk Analyst

New York, United States

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Date live: 01/05/2026

Business Area: Risk

Area of Expertise: Risk and Quantitative Analytics

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000086782

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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 an AI Risk Analyst and play a critical role in strengthening our enterprise AI governance and operating model. In this role, you will support the development, implementation, and oversight of AI policies, standards, and controls across Generative AI and Agentic AI use cases. You will partner with risk, legal, compliance, and technology teams to assess AI risks and ensure regulatory alignment. This position provides exposure to advanced AI technologies within a highly regulated financial services environment. It is an excellent opportunity to build expertise at the intersection of AI, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

To be successful as AI Risk Analyst, you should have:

  • Experience in a financial, technical, or related field

  • Experience in enterprise-level AI/ML model governance and oversight

  • Exposure to Generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and NLP concepts

  • Ability to design, implement, and maintain AI governance frameworks and policies

Highly valued skills:

  • Experience conducting AI risk assessments, conformance testing, and control effectiveness reviews

  • Knowledge of AI regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST)

  • Analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills in complex environments

  • Ability to produce clear, high-quality documentation and presentations for technical and non-technical stakeholders

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in this 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 New York.

Minimum Salary: $75,000

Maximum Salary: $100,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

Purpose of the role

Support the development, implementation and maintenance of AIML Policies and Standards, the AI inventory, oversight of AI Risk tiering, co-ordination of cross-functional AI risk assessments, supporting Generative AI proof-of-concepts, and governance.

Accountabilities

  • Maintain and support the adoption of AIML Policies and Standards across the organisation

  • Develop and enhance the AIML operating model programme

  • Creation and maintenance of of the AIML system inventory

  • Co-ordination of comprehensive AI risk assessments and implementation of effective mitigation strategies

  • Support governance of AIML Risks including attendance at forums and working group

  • End-to-end support for Generative AI proof-of-concepts, from initial use case intake and review to final approval

  • Monitoring of AI systems tp ensure operation within effective guardrails and controls, collaborating with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure regulatory compliance

  • Develop and conduct training programmes to educate employees gobally on governance and ethical use of AI

  • Continuously enhance the bank's AI governance framework through engagement in AI technology and governance advances

Analyst Expectations

  • To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.

  • Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise

  • Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise

  • They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.

  • 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 develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.

  • Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.

  • Partner with other functions and business areas.

  • Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.

  • Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.

  • Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.

  • Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.

  • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.

  • Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.

  • Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.

  • Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.

  • Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.

  • Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.

  • Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

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.

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 New York

New York is home to Barclays’ US headquarters. The Americas hub for our Corporate and Investment Bank: a community of over 4,500 dedicated colleagues who create opportunities and solve challenges for some of the world’s most important companies.

Located in the heart of Manhattan, gives you a convenient location for commuting with access to everything New York can offer.

Our wellness center is equipped with modern amenities, including fitness centres offering a variety of classes and services.

Our health center provides a range of services, including primary and urgent care, wellness exams, health coaching, and vaccinations.

Our office features a variety of sophisticated dining options, including a colleague restaurant and a private executive dining room.

This is Barclays New York

New York is home to Barclays’ US headquarters. The Americas hub for our Corporate and Investment Bank: a community of over 4,500 dedicated colleagues who create opportunities and solve challenges for some of the world’s most important companies.

Excellent location

Located in the heart of Manhattan, gives you a convenient location for commuting with access to everything New York can offer.

Focused on fitness

Our wellness center is equipped with modern amenities, including fitness centres offering a variety of classes and services.

Caring for your health

Our health center provides a range of services, including primary and urgent care, wellness exams, health coaching, and vaccinations.

Great places to eat

Our office features a variety of sophisticated dining options, including a colleague restaurant and a private executive dining room.

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We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our Inclusion and Opportunities page.

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Application Process

Your application

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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 a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team.

Hybrid working

We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet 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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