Controls and Analytics Developer

Embark on a transformative journey as a Controls and Analytics Developer. At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you’ll enable Barclays to continuously ensure that our portfolios, systems, and customer outcomes operate as designed through robust, data‑driven controls. You will create automated monitoring that replaces manual checks with meaningful insights leaders can act upon. For the ideal candidate, this is an opportunity to blend analytics, automation, and tangible business impact in a highly visible and influential environment.

To be successful as a Controls and Analytics Developer, you should have:

• Foundational skill set in data analysis such as Python, SQL, SAS, or similar and feel confident navigating large, messy datasets

• A willingness to develop analyses into automated, repeatable monitoring solutions rather than producing one‑off reports

• Ample curiosity about using data to verify that processes and systems are functioning as intended, along with an enthusiasm for learning how effective controls are created

• Ability to communicate your work transparently and effectively, clearly explaining what you tested, what you discovered, and why those findings matter to partners and teammates

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience with Tableau or similar visualization tools to present monitoring results clearly and effectively

• Familiarity with scheduling or ETL concepts, or an interest in learning how recurring monitoring is operationalized

• Organized and detail-oriented, with an appreciation for accuracy, documentation, and validation in a regulated environment

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in Whippany, NJ, Wilmington, DE and Henderson, NV locations.

Salary for Whippany:

Minimum Salary: $75,000

Maximum Salary: $95,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

This position is eligible for an incentive award.

Salary for Henderson:

Minimum Salary: $75,000

Maximum Salary: $95,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

Purpose of the role

To monitor quality standards and policies and support the implementation of these across all operational processes. To collaborate with control owners to execution Risk Control Self Assessments (RSCA) that measure the effectiveness of controls. 

Accountabilities

• Identification of regulatory trends and industry developments that may impact the banks operations.
• Support the implementation of quality standards and policies by collaborating across all operational teams and processes.
• Development of reports and presentations on control performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
• Participation in projects and initiatives aimed to improve control efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaboration with Control Owners to develop and manage RCSA to monitor design effectiveness, appropriateness of controls, compliance to regulatory requirements and identify areas for improvement.
• Support operational teams with the formal escalation and management of incidents, departmental procedures, record management and controls testing.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• 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 develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• 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.