Job Description 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. 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. Join us as a Financial Crime Risk & Controls Manager within our Financial Crime team in Barclaycard Payments. You will support and deliver the strategy for maintaining the Financial Crime risk and control framework for Barclays Payments; embedding a culture of responsibility and accountability to support and enable the accountable risk owners to discharge ownership, responsibility and accountability for the assessment, control and mitigation of Financial Crime risk. The role holder will work with key stakeholders to fully understand the nature of the Barclays Payments Financial Crime risk exposure and promote, embed and support an open and participative culture that champions proactive risk management, governance and control. Promoting the continuous improvement to the control environment and where appropriate instigate change to deliver this. Support the ExFo and management to understand Financial Crime risk exposure and ensure that it is managed in accordance with the set risk appetite and complies with Group policies, legislation and regulations. Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications: Expert knowledge of Financial Crime regulatory, compliance, and risk management frameworks (preferably in the issuing/ acquiring/ gateway business). Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills. Strong stakeholder management at Senior Executive Committee level with ability to create and maintain highly engaging relationships, challenging the status quo, and driving strategic, innovative and competitive solutions. Outstanding ability to effectively prioritise changing business needs and drive results with a diverse and inclusive leadership style, which promotes advocacy. Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications: Recognized Financial Crime/ Anti-Money Laundering risk management qualification or equivalent - e.g. ACAMS, IRM, CIIA, ICA, etc. Experience in a financial institution in the 1st or 2nd Line of Defence supporting Financial Crime functions is preferred. Good working knowledge of Barclays Payments businesses, clients, operations and the sectors in which we operate, including high risk industries. Good working knowledge of general IT applications. 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. This role is based in Northampton, London or Sunderland.