AVP- Whistleblowing Investigations Support

Join us as a AVP- Whistleblowing Investigations Support at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as experience with Whistleblowing Support, as well as job-specific skillsets.

To be a successful AVP- Whistleblowing Investigations Support, you should have experience with :

1. Accountabilities

2. Decision making & Problem Solving

3. Governance, Risk & Control.

4. Stakeholder Management.

Essential Skills:

• Experience of working in the financial services industry, with a major company in another sector or in an investigative public body or an investigative function.

• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills.

• Excellent analytical and logical reasoning skills.

• Computer literate with knowledge and experience of using

• Microsoft Windows packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

• Ability to work well under pressure with demanding multiple deliverables, working alone or as part of a team.

• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and be flexible.

• Ability to probe and ask questions to understand difficult subject areas.

• Proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement.

Desirable Skills:

• Relevant experience of undertaking investigations in a corporate, regulatory or investigative body.

• Knowledge of financial products across retail, investment and corporate is desirable.  

• Experienced at conducting e-communications reviews and using platforms, including Relativity or similar and/or Brainspace.

• Ability to communicate effectively and with confidence at all levels, including with senior stakeholders.

• Experienced at giving evidence in criminal and/or civil, tribunal and/or disciplinary contexts.

The location is based out of Pune.

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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• 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.