Description
We are seeking an Assistant Vice President - Compliance Testing and RBS Oversight Compliance to provide independent second-line oversight of the Bank’s Compliance obligations under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Risk Based Supervision (RBS) framework.
You will lead risk-based Compliance reviews across Barclays Bank PLC, India Branch, coordinate accurate and timely supervisory submissions, independently assess regulatory obligations and supporting controls, identify and escalate weaknesses, and drive sustainable remediation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and assess compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing, and systems
- Investigate potential market abuse, including Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation, or Anti-Competitive Conduct
- Conduct investigations of compliance risk events or breaches and oversee corrective actions and preventative measures
- Implement compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with 1LOD, other relevant Compliance teams, and legal, and relevant risk management functions
As an Assistant Vice President, you will:
- 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
- Demonstrate leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of the Indian banking regulatory environment and RBI requirements
- Experience in Compliance testing, regulatory reviews, assurance, audit, risk, or regulatory reporting within a bank or regulated financial institution
- Ability to independently assess control design and effectiveness
- Strong analytical and data-quality skills
- Professional scepticism and sound judgement
Essential Skills:
- Substantial experience in Compliance testing, regulatory reviews, assurance, audit, risk, or regulatory reporting
- Strong understanding of RBI regulations and the Indian banking regulatory framework
- Experience with review planning, walkthroughs, sampling, evidence assessment, workpapers, issue writing, and remediation validation
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with RBI Risk Based Supervision, Tranche I, II, and III submissions or supervisory returns
- Postgraduate degree or relevant professional qualification in law, compliance, finance, accounting, audit, risk management, or business administration
- Familiarity with data analytics, workflow, or automation tools used for regulatory reporting and Compliance testing
You will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge, and Drive.