Whistleblowing Investigations VP

Whistleblowing Investigations (WI) are responsible for delivering a global Whistleblowing programme which (amongst other things) supports colleagues who report concerns, protects them from retaliation and leads to actions being taken where appropriate, and a group-wide Whistleblowing Investigations capability which ensures appropriate stakeholder engagement, scoping and evidence gathering to establish facts and draw conclusions.

You will be responsible for conducting investigations in accordance with a defined investigations methodology and WI handbook in close collaboration with stakeholders across Barclays. This will include reviewing e-communications, gathering evidence, conducting interviews (with witnesses, subject matter experts and subjects of investigations), analysing facts and preparing reports.

To be successful as a EME Whistleblowing & Investigations VP, you should have:

• Experience of working within the Financial Services sector, with a major company in another sector or in an investigative public body or an investigative function.

• Experience and understanding of operating in a robust controls environment capable of proactively identifying and mitigating risk.

• Ability to handle complex data sets and analyse the data to identify themes and trends and effectively communicate to others.

• Ability to oversee the operation of internal procedures, operating strong controls with a continuous improvement mind set and implementing enhancements.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Extensive professional experience in conducting and managing significant investigations in a corporate environment across a range of themes and products – scoping, evidence gathering (including interviewing) and report writing.

• Familiarity with handling sensitive regulatory matters and risk identification against this backdrop.

• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to probe and ask questions to understand difficult subject areas and translate in to clear articulate briefings and reports.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the 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 will be based in London.

Purpose of the role

To conduct investigations into various aspects of the bank’s operations and/or conduct of individuals to identify and address potential instances of non-compliance, fraud, misconduct, or other unethical behaviour, that harms or is likely to harm the reputation or financial well-being of the firm or may lead to legal and/or regulatory censure. 

Accountabilities

• Identification and evaluation of potential risks associated with non-compliance or unethical conduct and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Leading the investigations into alleged violations of policies, regulations, or laws.
• Provision of training programs to enhance awareness of compliance issues and ethical conduct among colleagues.
• Documentation of investigation processes and provision of recommendations for corrective actions and improvements based on investigation findings.
• Utilisation of advanced technology and data analytics tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations.
• Utilisation and assessment of relevant internal and external information and intelligence in furtherance of the investigation.
• Where applicable, fulfilment of any necessary external legal and/or regulatory reporting obligations.

Vice President Expectations

• To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..
• If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..
• 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 be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..
• Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
• Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
• Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
• Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills 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.