MRM Data & Reporting Governance Analyst

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To design frameworks, provide governance of model risk, controls, infrastructure and reporting as well as providing oversight for compliance of the Model Owner community with the Model Risk Management framework

Accountabilities

• Development, maintenance and management of a globally consistent model risk framework that complies with the firm’s major regulatory requirements.
• Delivery of model inventory and workflow, including associated data quality & reporting and oversight of Quantitative Processes.
• Assessment of the controls employed by the various areas of Barclays that own models to determine their level of compliance with and implementation of the Model Risk Framework.
• Establishment of the Model risk appetite. Model risk tolerance reports are provided to the respective Group level and legal entity committees where relevant.
• Management of the strategic Validation Center of Excellence, performing independent quality assurance to assess whether validation outcomes are well supported by IVU’s assessment of the model.
• Oversight of regulatory and audit responses and interactions within MRM.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• 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 lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• 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.

At Barclays, data is at the heart of how we manage risk, make decisions, and build trust with our stakeholders. As an MRM Data and Reporting Governance Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that our risk-related reporting meets the highest standards of accuracy, transparency, and compliance with BCBS239. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by strengthening our control and governance framework, while working closely with stakeholders to deliver critical updates—even when the news isn’t easy to share. If you’re looking for a role where your analytical skills and communication abilities directly contribute to Barclays’ resilience and success, this is it.

To be successful as an MRM Data and Reporting Governance Analyst, you should have experience with:

• Data reporting and risk oversight – ensuring accuracy and compliance in risk-related reporting.
• Stakeholder management – engaging with diverse teams and delivering important updates clearly and professionally.
• Control and governance frameworks – maintaining strong oversight and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills – the ability to interpret complex data and provide meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication skills – conveying technical information in a clear, concise, and impactful way.
• Organisational skills – managing multiple priorities effectively while maintaining attention to detail.

Desired skills

• Project Management – Ability to run projects independently and has a grasp of PM concepts and best practices (experience in PM tools i.e. JIRA, MS Project)
• Technical skills - MS Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Project, Visio and SharePoint skills)
• Knowledge of / experience in Python and SQL preferred

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.

Location: Glasgow