Chief Data Office AVP

The Compliance Chief Data Office team within the border Compliance Digital Strategy and Innovation team is responsible for diving a consistent approach for managing and using data across Compliance, governing new uses of data to drive commercial benefits. The team partner with stakeholders in the business and technology who produce or consume data, and partnering with Compliance Data owners to ensure Compliance with the Group data and Records Management policies and standards. As a Chief Data Office AVP, you will work closely with Compliance colleagues, ensure Policies and Standards remain fit for purpose and address changing regulatory expectations. You will work with Compliance leadership to understand data issue and requirements and drive solution which will include practical guidance to support businesses in implementing control requirements in a risk based manner.

To be successful as a Chief Data Office AVP, you should have experience with

• Data Management & Governance

• Stakeholder Management

• A continuous improvement and innovation mindset

Some other highly valued skills may include

• Data Modelling Experience

• An understanding of data quality

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 in Glasgow.

Purpose of the role

To drive the bank's data strategy and maximising the value of its data assets by overseeing all aspects of data and records management.  

Accountabilities

• Development and implementation of Barclays Data & Records Management strategy aligned with the bank's business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Defining and enforcement of data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Development and implementation of data management systems and technologies.
• Driving a consistent approach for managing and using data across the business.
• Partnering with stakeholders to drive improvements in the understanding, use and quality of data.

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.