AVP - Risk Model Governance

Purpose of the role

To design frameworks, provide governance of model risk, controls, infrastructure and reporting as well as providing oversight for compliance of the Model Owner community with the Model Risk Management framework 

Accountabilities

• Development, maintenance and management of a globally consistent model risk framework that complies with the firm’s major regulatory requirements.
• Delivery of model inventory and workflow, including associated data quality & reporting and oversight of Quantitative Processes.
• Assessment of the controls employed by the various areas of Barclays that own models to determine their level of compliance with and implementation of the Model Risk Framework.
• Establishment of the Model risk appetite. Model risk tolerance reports are provided to the respective Group level and legal entity committees where relevant.
• Management of the strategic Validation Center of Excellence, performing independent quality assurance to assess whether validation outcomes are well supported by IVU’s assessment of the model.
• Oversight of regulatory and audit responses and interactions within MRM.

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.

Embark on a transformative journey as an AVP - Risk Model Governance at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences.

Purpose of the Role :

The role will report into the Governance Delivery Lead within the Governance & Engagement team and will primarily be responsible for supporting the delivery of key MRM Forums and reporting deliverables, which aim to ensure effective communication, improve accountability and transparency, and enable informed decision making. The role will also be responsible for identifying and supporting delivery of continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the overall governance, reporting and engagement framework. In addition, the role will also be required to support ad-hoc tactical and strategic deliverables as part of the broader MRM mandate and roadmap.

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders effectively.
• Strong comprehension skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical, risk, and governance materials and identify the most relevant points.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interrogate data and information to extract key themes and insights.
• Active listening and stakeholder‑engagement skills, ensuring accurate understanding of discussions, concerns, and decisions across seniority levels.
• Advanced summarisation and synthesis abilities, capable of transforming detailed or technical information into clear, concise, decision‑ready outputs.
• Proven ability to operate within a reporting and governance environment, with an emphasis on producing high‑quality written outputs.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort working in a dynamic environment with multiple.

Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to document processes and procedures with clarity and precision, ensuring that operational workflows are accurately captured, well‑structured, and easy for stakeholders to follow.
• Able to apply strong presentation-design principles to create slides that are engaging, intuitive and aligned to governance expectations.
• Skilled in using reporting and visualisation tools.
• Strong understanding of Model Risk Management frameworks, and the Barclays Control Framework.

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 based in our Noida office.