Americas Head of Investigations

Barclays

Location
New Jersey-North
Description
<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-16y4thd eu4oa1w0"><div> <p>.</p> <p><b> Purpose of the role</b></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p><b> Accountabilities</b></p> <ul> <li>Identification and evaluation of potential risks associated with non-compliance or unethical conduct and implement risk mitigation strategies.</li> <li>Leading the investigations into alleged violations of policies, regulations, or laws.</li> <li>Provision of training programs to enhance awareness of compliance issues and ethical conduct among colleagues.</li> <li>Documentation of investigation processes and provision of recommendations for corrective actions and improvements based on investigation findings.</li> <li>Utilisation of advanced technology and data analytics tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations.</li> <li>Utilisation and assessment of relevant internal and external information and intelligence in furtherance of the investigation.</li> <li>Where applicable, fulfilment of any necessary external legal and/or regulatory reporting obligations.</li> </ul> <p></p> <p><b> Director Expectations</b></p> <ul> <li>Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives.</li> <li>Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function.</li> <li>Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.</li> <li>Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence.</li> <li>Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate.</li> <li>Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives.</li> <li>Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives.</li> <li>Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations.</li> <li>Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area.</li> <li>Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally.</li> <li>Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions.</li> <li>Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division.</li> </ul> <p></p> <p>All Senior 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.</p> <p></p> <p>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.</p> </div></div>
Posted
Updated
Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Commercial, Investigations
Experience
3+ years
Employer Type
In-House