Vice President - Resilience Partner

Job Description

Date live: Jul. 08, 2020Location: ChennaiReference Code: 90263167Business Area: COO & FunctionsArea of Expertise: OperationsContract: PermanentJob Title:Vice President - Resilience PartnerLocation:Chennai

• Reporting to the Business Unit/Regional Resilience Head. Responsibilities include supporting the Regional Resilience Head across a portfolio of business areas within a Business Unit, working within the business to deliver an acceptable Risk Appetite position and assisting the BU to ensure compliance against the Barclays Group Resilience Policy.
• Working with the Business Unit/Regional Head to develop, maintain and improve a business aligned, efficient and effective, Resilience Programme. To provide strategic advice to Senior Stakeholders; supporting and guiding the business area to construct and maintain well controlled, resilient processes.
• Providing support in terms of:
• Crisis Management; Education & Awareness; Governance & Reporting; Risk Management; Analysis; Provisioning and resilience strategies; Plan Development; Documentation and Maintenance; Information Technology Awareness and Business Validation
• Ensuring that the Resilience toolsets are maintained, updated and reflective of the businesses preparedness in response to an event, incident and/or crisis

What will you be doing

• Support and deliver against the business units Resilience strategy, ensuring the establishment of effective governance to maintain the Resilience (including recovery) capabilities to the Business Units Risk Appetite position.
• Ensure the business adopts the Group s approach towards the management of Resilience and operate in such a way that ensures services to all stakeholders, clients and customers are not materially impacted during adverse events.
• Ensure resilience is appropriately owned within the business and embedded as part of business planning, management and development.
• Provide strategic direction and resilience guidance to all key stakeholders, including Senior Management (CEO, CIO and COO) and Executive level.
• Support business area in identifying and documenting Front-to-Back processes (F2BPs) and help define the overall requirements that support the F2BP.
• Engage with SME s to assess any Supplier, Technology or Premises Resilience requirements.
• Lead the business in compiling and maintaining a Resilience Profile for each F2BP.
• Assist the BU to drive the identification and remediation of gaps in Resilience and proactively identify and implement innovative solutions to mitigate Resilience risks.
• Support the business in the management of any risk mitigation to obtain approval at the appropriate level.
• Ensure Resilience is represented as necessary on projects / programmes where led by other Functions, such as Structural Reform etc. and present the Resilience position and expectations.
• Timely and accurate provision of Resilience Management Information.
• Represent the Business Unit at any necessary resilience and risk forums and steering committees.
• Act as an ambassador for Barclays, representing Group Resilience as required at industry forums and during industry-wide exercises.

What we re looking for:

• Proven, successful and comprehensive leadership experience in Resilience, Risk & Control and/or Chief of Staff in a complex organisation
• Experienced and proven in operating in a matrix management model where influencing, negotiating and challenging skills have been highly leveraged.
• Strong and proven record of operating with / advising the most senior levels of management in a large multinational financial organisation,
• Proven stakeholder and relationship management skills at a senior level
• Proven track record of developing and supporting the implementation of resilience controls that improve the control landscapes
• Significant experience in business resilience and continuity, theoretical and practical, with a strong understanding of these disciplines within the financial services industry.
• Is adept at root cause analysis and acts to treat the underlying problem strategically whilst implementing short term tactical solutions.
• Understanding of threats, risks, impacts and associated mitigations as they relate to business resilience within a major banking organisation.
• Understands and leverages the use of technology, integrating into overall business strategies and solutions where appropriate.

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant regulatory bodies, standards (e.g. FSA ISPB) and industry better practice (e.g. ISO22301, PAS56).
• Knowledge of working in an ERMF environment with a 3LoD methodology.
• Experience of working in a relationship management, advisory or consultancy role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities including presentation and influencing, with the ability to interact and influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Maintains high standards of personal integrity, whilst demonstrating respect for other viewpoints.
• Proven competency in use of MS Office applications

Where will you be working

• CHENNAI

Be More at BarclaysAt Barclays, each day is about being more as a professional, and as a person. Be More @ Barclays represents our core promise to all current and future employees. It s the characteristic that we want to be associated with as an employer, and at the heart of every employee experience. We empower our colleagues to Be More Globally Connected, working on international projects that improve the way millions of customers handle their finances. Be More Inspired by working alongside the most talented people in the industry, and delivering imaginative new solutions that are redefining the future of finance. Be More Impactful by having the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, and Be More Valued for who you are.Interested and want to know more about Barclays Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details.Our Values Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.Our DiversityWe aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.Our BenefitsOur customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. Thats why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility, then please discuss this with us.,

Keyskills :
cost controlbusiness planningsenior managementmatrix managementcrisis managementrisk managementrisk mitigationproject managementautomationfinancial service