FinCrime Risk & Controls Lead

As a FinCrime Technology Risk and Controls Lead in a fast-paced first line Technology Team supporting Group FinCrime, you will be the central point of engagement for all risk, governance, audit, and regulatory delivery. Your role involves partnering with Engineering Build the Bank and Run the Bank Teams to ensure all risk and control compliance positions and deliverables are managed in line with Group policies and standards. Your scope includes controls within policies such as Technology, Cyber, Cyber Recovery, and Information & Data. Your contribution to the team will be crucial in ensuring systems stay secure, resilient, meet regulatory expectations, and respond to the threat landscape. Key Responsibilities: - Identify and document risk using governance frameworks, methodologies, and Group Policies and Standards - Manage stakeholders effectively by communicating controlled responses to risk clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders - Utilize knowledge of technology controls, frameworks, and methodologies to develop and deploy technology components and code Qualifications Required: - 10+ years of experience as a Risk Professional in Banking and Financial Services with expertise in governance frameworks, risk methodologies, and Group Policies and Standards - Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to communicate controlled responses to risk effectively - Knowledge of technology controls, frameworks, and methodologies used in technology development The role is based out of Pune. Purpose of the role: To provide independent review and challenge of the Operational Risk elements of specific risk categories across the bank, ensuring compliance with Barclays Operational Risk Framework, Policies, and Standards. Accountabilities: - Proactively identify and manage risks, including horizon and emerging risks - Analyze operational risk data to identify trends, patterns, and emerging risks - Conduct risk-based analysis of business processes, systems, and controls - Monitor internal and external sources for potential Operational Risks - Provide oversight, review, and challenge of 1st Line activities, ensuring accurate reflection of the business risk position - Engage and work effectively with First and Second Line management Vice President Expectations: - Contribute to strategy, drive requirements, and make recommendations for change - Manage resources, budgets, and policies - Demonstrate leadership behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive - Advise key stakeholders on functional and cross-functional impact - Manage and mitigate risks to support the control and governance agenda - Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of organizational functions - Collaborate with other areas of work for business-aligned support All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.,