Job Description
At Barclays, we dont just adapt to the future Embark on a transformative journey in the ?Legal Inventory Management? (LIM) team where you'll spearhead the evolution of our Legal function
As a member of the global LIM team, you will be supporting the LIM Directors, and other LIM team members, globally with the development and maintenance of Barclayslaws, rules and regulations (LRR) inventories (LRR Inventories)
The role holder will work in collaboration with other stakeholders across the organization to assist with the embedment of BarclaysLRR Risk Management framework
The LIM team is responsible for embedding the roles and responsibilities of Barclays lawyers across the globe in relation to LRR Risk (being the risk of non-compliance with laws, rules and regulations)
This activity will help Barclays ensure that it adheres to the LRRs applicable to it, wherever Barclays operates
Accountabilities:
The role holder will work collaboratively with BarclaysBusiness and Chief Controls teams as well as Risk and Compliance, on the sustainable implementation and embedment of roles and responsibilities for Barclays lawyers in relation to LRR Risk
This Will Include:
Assisting with the development, management and maintenance of the LRR Inventories
Assisting with the maintenance and operation of Legal Procedures relating to LRR Risk management, including the LIM teams Global Inventory Procedure
Creating and producing appropriate MI to senior governance forums
Developing knowhow in relation to the activities of the LIM team and in relation to new LRRs
Providing feedback and input required to Technology for the functionality of the databases housing the LRR Inventories
Providing input to data governance and quality control requirements in relation to the LRR Inventories
In collaboration with the Legal Learning and Development Lead, supporting training of colleagues within the Legal function globally in relation to LRR Risk management and the role of the Legal function in LRR Risk management
Supporting collaboration across the Legal function globally to enhance the consistency of LRR interpretation
Providing support to lawyers within the Legal function globally on remediation activity relating to LRR Risk
Collaborating across the Legal function globally, as well as with stakeholders across the organization, to ensure that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, relevant policies, standards, and controls
Supporting across a range of special projects, remediations and enhancements in LRR interpretation and controls
Supporting in the creation of an effective LRR risk and control culture, reinforcing the importance of effectively managing and escalating LRR Risk as well as supporting the Chief Controls Office, Compliance and Internal Audit functions in relation to their oversight of the same
Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:
Experienced paralegal, qualified lawyer or equivalent preferred and/or experienced Compliance officer
Experience working in the financial services sector within a Legal or Compliance function, or similar
Strong capabilities in identifying and tracking issues or themes arising through processes which the LIM team are engaged in
A strong background in the creation of, and curiosity for enhancing, controls and procedures within an organization
An ability to identify improvements to a risk and control framework and providing appropriate challenge
Ability to assimilate information quickly as well as synthesize insights and inputs from across multiple workstreams and teams on a complex subject matter
Ability to form impartial, effective, and strategic conclusions
Ability to deliver consistently and to a high standard against a broad range of competing priorities and to plan and manage a portfolio of multiple tasks/projects through to completion
Displays strong interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to build and manage an effective internal and external stakeholder network
Excellent Excel and SharePoint skills, confident using Microsoft Office suite
We will also consider candidates with experience in data handling and management, including candidates with the ability to analyse, interpret and validate data; perform quality control on large volumes of data; create MI based on business needs; and read and understand data at both macro and micro level
Desirable Skills/Preferred Qualifications:
Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and/or supporting legal professionals
Good understanding of a risk and control framework (including, if applicable, Barclays LRR Risk Management framework) and of the legal and regulatory landscape within which Barclays operates
Makes recommendations for, and can implement, change
Proactively collaborates across different teams and geographies both within and beyond the Legal function
Location: Pune
Overall Purpose Of Role:
As a member of the Legal Inventory Management (?LIM?) team, you will be working alongside the LIM Directors, and other LIM team members globally , supporting the development and maintenance of Barclaysinventories of laws, rules, and regulations (?LRR?) Inventories
The role holder will also work in collaboration with other stakeholders across the organization to support the embedment of BarclaysLRR Risk Management framework
The LIM team is responsible for embedding the roles and responsibilities of Barclays lawyers across the globe in relation to LRR Risk (being the risk of non-compliance with LRRs)
This activity will help Barclays ensure that it adheres to the LRRs applicable to it, wherever Barclays operates
In service of this goal, the LIM team: supports training and colleague communications globally; helps oversee implementation and improvement of procedures relating to LRR Risk; and supports with management and escalation of LRR Risk issues
In addition, the LIM team will utilize their expertise in relation to LRRs (and related risk, control and governance activities) to support across a range of: (i) special projects, remediations and enhancements in LRR interpretation and controls; (ii) know-how activities in relation to new LRRs; and (iii) develop ways of working with horizon scanning and regulatory implementation teams
The LIM team also collaborates across the Legal function globally and with stakeholders across the bank to ensure that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, relevant policies, standards and controls
Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:
Experienced paralegal, qualified lawyer (or equivalent) and/or experienced Compliance officer preferred
We will also consider candidates with experience in data handling and management, including candidates with the ability to analyze, interpret and validate data; perform quality control on large volumes of data; create MI based on business needs; and read and understand data at both macro and micro level
Experience working in the financial services sector within a Legal or Compliance function, or similar
Strong capabilities in identifying and tracking issues or themes arising through processes which the LIM team are engaged in
A strong background in the creation of, and curiosity for enhancing, controls and procedures within an organization
An ability to identify improvements to a risk and control framework and providing appropriate challenge
Ability to assimilate information quickly as well as synthesize insights and inputs from across multiple workstreams and teams on a complex subject matter
Ability to form impartial, effective, and strategic conclusions
Ability to deliver consistently and to a high standard against a broad range of competing priorities and to plan and manage a portfolio of multiple tasks/projects through to completion
Displays strong interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to build and manage an effective internal and external stakeholder network
Excellent Excel and SharePoint skills, confident using Microsoft Office suite
Desirable Skills/Preferred Qualifications:
Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and/or supporting legal professionals
Good understanding of a risk and control framework (including, if applicable, Barclays LRR Risk Management framework) and of the legal and regulatory landscape within which Barclays operates
Makes recommendations for, and can implement, change
Proactively collaborates across different teams and geographies both within and beyond the Legal function
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
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Job Classification
Industry: Financial Services
Functional Area / Department: Legal & Regulatory
Role Category: Legal & Regulatory - Other
Role: Private Attorney / Lawyer
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Barclays
Location(s): Pune
Keyskills:
excel
risk management
law
drafting
sharepoint
data handling
microsoft office suite