Control Room Specialist – AVP
Location: London, Canary Wharf (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office)
Duration: 6 months
Overall Purpose of the Role
Barclays is seeking an experienced Control Room Specialist (AVP) to join the Compliance Control Room in London. This team is responsible for managing Legal, Regulatory, and Reputational Risk across all business lines. The role plays a critical part in maintaining key controls to mitigate Market Abuse and Conflicts of Interest, overseeing Information Barriers, Regulatory Insider Lists, and the operational management of Watch and Restricted Lists.
You will act as a trusted advisor to the business, particularly the Markets division, providing expert guidance on information flows, inside information, and safe handling of Material Non-Public Information (MNPI)
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and monitor the firm’s Watch and Restricted Lists, ensuring effective controls and compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
* Liaise daily with senior bankers across the Markets business to assess transactions and manage related risks.
* Conduct research reviews for potential conflicts, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing market conduct and research independence.
* Oversee information barriers and advise on handling of inside information and wall crossings.
* Conduct safe harbour analysis, assessing the flow of stock coverage, issuer location, and risk exposure.
* Apply firm-wide restrictions in response to formal announcements and advise on restricted activity promptly.
* Provide clear, timely communication to the business when managing compliance queries – ensuring responses are accurate, well-informed, and efficiently delivered.
* Support policy breach investigations, documentation, and consistent enforcement across business lines.
* Contribute to procedural updates, training, and regulatory reviews as required, sharing expertise with team members and fostering best practices.
* Participate in Control Room projects, including technology enhancements and assurance reviews.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Proven Control Room experience gained within an Investment Bank, Trading Firm, or Asset Manager.
* Strong understanding of information barriers, restricted lists, MNPI management, and research clearance.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – comfortable liaising with senior front-office staff.
* Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage sensitive information with discretion.
* Confident handling queries independently and providing pragmatic, risk-aware advice.
Desirable:
* Familiarity with Equity and FICC products and broad asset class knowledge.
* Understanding of US Securities law and global market conduct regulations.
* Experience delivering or supporting training and procedural updates within Compliance or Control Room functions.
Key Objectives & Outputs
* Act as a steady, knowledgeable pair of hands within the Control Room, able to share expertise and support colleagues.
* Demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills when managing queries under pressure.
* Uphold Barclays’ standards of integrity, transparency, and excellence in all aspects of compliance control.
About Barclays
Barclays is a British universal bank, diversified by business, customer type, and geography. Our operations include consumer banking and payments worldwide, as well as a top-tier global corporate and investment bank. We are supported by a dedicated service company providing technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.
Our Values
At Barclays, everything we do is shaped by five core values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values guide how we build trust, deliver results, and measure success – not only by what we achieve, but how we achieve it.
Diversity
We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where colleagues of all backgrounds feel confident bringing their true selves to work. Diversity of thought, talent, and experience powers our ability to deliver excellence.
Hybrid Working
This role is based in London, Canary Wharf, with 3 anchor days per week in the office (Monday, Thursday, Friday). Occasional travel to other UK offices may be required.
Your Benefits as a Contractor with Randstad Sourceright
* Enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks)
* Paid holiday entitlement
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support
* Discounts at leading retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues