AVP - Project Mega

Purpose of the role

To support business areas with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution. 

Accountabilities

• Support various business areas with day-to-day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution.
• Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
• Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations in operational processes.
• Development and implementation of operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Development of reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
• Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations.
• Participation in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

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 AVP - Project Mega , where you will support India Domestic Operations initiatives across Corporate Banking business units. You will partner with APAC & ME Operations, Global Transaction Cycles, Control Partners, Front Office, and COO/CCO teams to drive the risk and control agenda, embed the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF), and enhance governance, efficiency, and control standards across operations.

You will play a key role in strengthening the control environment, driving regulatory and audit engagements, and implementing control-by-design principles to streamline and automate processes while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Demonstrate strong expertise in risk management, control frameworks, and regulatory compliance within Corporate Banking
• Be able to collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholders including Front Office, Risk, Compliance, Audit, and Operations
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical solutions
• Show ownership in driving governance, control improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives

Essential Skills / Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in financial services with strong knowledge of Corporate Banking products and regulatory landscape
• Solid understanding of governance frameworks, policies, and operational control environments
• Experience in risk management, control design, audit methodology, and operational oversight
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proven analytical capability with experience in data-driven decision making
• Experience in regulatory reporting, audit engagement, and control remediation

Desirable Skills / Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) implementation
• Experience in Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), thematic reviews, and control validation
• Familiarity with RBI regulations and reporting requirements
• Experience in process automation and control optimization initiatives
• Ability to drive strategic governance models and control transformation programs

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as:

• Risk and Control Management
• Regulatory Compliance & Audit Handling
• Stakeholder Management & Influence
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Governance & Control Framework Implementation
• Process Improvement and Automation
• Communication and Decision-Making Skills

Job location is Mumbai.