• Job Description

  Req#: JR-0000009498

  About Compliance

  
  Barclays Group Compliance operates as one team to drive the right customer outcomes and protect the integrity of the financial services markets through innovative compliance. The aim is to deliver a global function that satisfies regulatory commitments and promotes regulatory reliance and confidence in the Bank’s chosen markets.

  Compliance acts as business partners, and we use our integrity and judgment to influence behaviours in the right way at the right time.

  About BX Compliance

  BX Compliance consist of multiple teams which support various Compliance functions including Compliance assurance, Market Surveillance, Financial Crime, Business Oversight Compliance, Compliance Data Analytics, Employee Conduct, Compliance Policies and Framework, Compliance Business and Project Management etc.

  Overall purpose of role

  The Compliance Intern role is expected to provide support to at least 1 Compliance functions during the span of 8 weeks internship period. The decision of Internship function is driven by multiple components including Employee Skillsets, Requirement of each function etc.

  At a high level the purpose of the role is to provide support to the various Compliance functions which could include check and challenge on requirements and internal policies, support /conduct compliance assurance reviews in line with the regulatory/ internal policy requirements, Support Employee/Client Surveillance and Investigation requirements and drive continuous improvement activities across Compliance with a focus on data analysis and insights.

  Key Accountabilities

  You’ll be provided with training, covering product and business knowledge as well as essential skills you’ll need for a successful Internship. You’ll spend time with the Compliance team building excellent foundational knowledge while getting to know our business and our people. You will:

  • Learn the firm's policies and standards and help identify and escalate potential breaches of regulatory rules and Barclays’ policies and pro-actively recommend solutions
  • Respond to colleague queries on their obligations and requirements and be ready to respond/assist within our Group-Wide Policy and Standards
  • Participate in both local and global project initiatives, including assisting Technology on any system rollouts (i.e. design specifications, user requirements and testing)
  • Active involvement in enhancing current exception reports/controls and supporting the development of new tools, reports and procedures.
  • Understand the landscape of oversight activities & data across the Compliance function, and identify and articulate opportunities to support check & challenge rationale with data & insights.

  
  Stakeholder Management and Leadership

  • Build respected relationships with your team and stakeholders
  • Provide clear communication with your People Leader (Line Manager), peers and stakeholders
  • Keep your People Leader informed of progress and escalating any concerns as soon as possible
  • Be open to learn from feedback given to you, and provide ongoing meaningful feedback to others within Compliance
  • Take ownership of your learning and role performance to get the most out of the Internship

  
  Decision-making and Problem Solving

  • Understand where and when to escalate problems and issues so that steps can be taken to resolve them
  • Identify opportunities to share knowledge with others
  • Manage your own time and priorities to maximise your effectiveness
    

  Purpose of the role

  To gain experience of risk management skills, knowledge, and capabilities to deliver a broad range of compliance services to businesses and functions.

  Accountabilities

  • Guiding the business’ adherence to the Compliance risk management framework.
  • Advisory services to colleagues about regulation related to specific products and services.
  • Utilisation of data and analytics to proactively monitor and influence the business Compliance risk landscape.
  • Development of Compliance risk insight and understanding, including Laws, Rules and Regulations, Financial Crime and Conduct.
  • Training of business stakeholders.

  Analyst Expectations

  • 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.

• About the company

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