Senior Office Lead for Head of Compliance India

Embark on a transformative journey as Senior Office Lead for Head of Compliance India, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our Compliance function in India. You will support on our growth strategy, comms and engagement, governance and drive the One Compliance mindset. You will report directly into the MD- Head of Compliance, India and have regular reactions with the Compliance team on the ground in India as well as stakeholder and other Heads of the Offices for the other Compliance Management Teams globally. You will support in the delivery of the Compliance India strategy and have responsibility for running of key governance meeting on behalf of the Head of India Compliance including Monthly Business Reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews. You will provide oversight and management of India cost, people and travel and be involved in local hiring and talent review and development. You will drive strategy and initiatives for enhancing the value and sustainability of the Compliance hub through special projects including Early Careers, Learning & Development, talent mobility and others as required. You will have regular interactions with Chief of Staff office/ Chief of office in Compliance as well as in business India to ensure effective communication, alignment and consistency globally and regionally. Additionally, your role requires effective stakeholder management, leadership, and decision-making to support business strategy and risk management

To be successful as a Senior Office Lead for Head of Compliance India, you should have experience with:

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Excellent communications skills being able to communicate confidently and effectively with people at all levels, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across a matrix stakeholder environment with experience in working collaboratively
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret information and apply a strong risk/control discipline
• Proven problem solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Strong knowledge of Excel reporting.
• Graduate degree preferred, though can be substituted with relevant work experience
• Experience in global financial services environment, preferably in a GCC or equivalent set up

Some highly valued skills include:

• Understanding of Compliance, Financial Crime and Reputation Risk
• Experience in embedding strong governance and oversight
• Experience of working in a global matrix environment
• Knowledge of cost and people discipline through financial planning, budget management, people strategy, early careers, training, hiring etc.
• Ability to think creatively and challenge the status quo

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.

The location of the role is Pune, IN

Purpose of the role

To enable the success of senior executives by helping navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions and deliver against their strategic objectives.

Accountabilities

• Strategic support to senior executives, such as the CEO or other top-level leaders including assistance in the development and execution of in year and multi-year business strategy, research, and analysis to support decision-making and act as delegate for the senior executive in specific situations.
• Management of Colleague engagement planning in line with the strategic direction, managing communication channels and ensuring effective coordination across different departments and teams.
• Management of key projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of senior executives, ensuring strategic projects are on track, monitoring of progress, and provision of regular updates to the executive team.
• Improvement of operational efficiency, alongside functional partners, within the organisation including the identification of areas for improvement, streamlining of processes, and implementation of consistently excellent best practices to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
• Development of performance reporting for key metrics that reinforce the strategic objectives of the division and support the external commitments made. Analyse and draw insight to drive performance. Involvement in aspects of financial analysis and budget management, including assistance in financial planning, forecasting, cost management and monitoring of financial performance against targets.
• Support to senior leadership to ensure appropriate resourcing across the business/function including planning and forecasting, partnering with HR to drive talent development and succession planning including the identification of high-potential employees, provision of mentorship and guidance, and support to leadership development and diversity initiatives.
• Support to the senior executive with risk and control oversight, escalation, crisis management and risk mitigation, support the development of contingency plans, coordination of responses to emergencies, and ensure business continuity.
• Implementation of a robust governance framework which supports the board of directors, executive forums and governance committees through the preparation of board materials, organisation of meetings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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.