Governance and Control Manager – Quality Assurance AVP

We are seeking a Governance and Control Manager – Quality Assurance AVP to join our team at Barclays in Gurugram.

The successful candidate will provide support to the Chief Risk Officer in implementing and maintaining the bank's risk management framework across various business units and functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement risk management policies, standards, procedures, and controls across the bank
• Promote risk management awareness and risk controls culture
• Review and monitor the effectiveness of existing risk management practices and identify areas for improvement
• Identify new and emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Manage and operate associated committees, forums, and meetings
• Maintain risk inventories and governance documentation

Assistant Vice President Expectations:

• Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness
• 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, appraise performance, and determine reward outcomes
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard

Requirements:

• Previous experience of Quality Control / Assurance
• Strong knowledge of Financial Crime, KYC / CDD / EDD, and AML control requirements, tools, and practices
• Ability to exercise pragmatism within predetermined policies and procedures
• Strong document management skills

Desirable Skills:

• Understanding of Financial Crime Exits and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
• Good understanding of the Corporate Banking business and client types
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Relevant AML/CTF or ABC qualifications (e.g., ICA or ACAMS)