Join us as a Private Bank & Wealth Management Lawyer at Barclays.
The primary purpose of the role will be to provide legal and regulatory coverage with respect to the Private Bank & Wealth Management’s (PBWM) business in the UK and Singapore.
The PBWM business is an expanding business that provides banking, credit, and investment services to retail and institutional clients across multiple jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will need to be able to:
1. Work collaboratively with team members across multiple jurisdictions, supporting the launch of PBWM’s Singapore platform;
2. Assist with the development and enhancement of PBWM products and services;
3. Support the PBWM business in resolving complex client complaints;
4. Engage on regulatory matters related to the PBWM business;
5. Work with internal and external counsel on cross-border questions regarding marketing and sale of PBWM products and services.
Essential skills/Basic qualifications:
* Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer or Solicitor, qualified in the UK or an equivalent commonwealth jurisdiction;
* Knowledge and experience of legal risk governance, policies, and procedures;
* Solutions-oriented individual who is robust in the face of challenge.
Other highly valued skills include:
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build trust with colleagues and stakeholders.
You may be assessed on key skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.
This role will be based in Manchester.
Purpose of the role
To ensure activities in the Private Bank & Wealth Management division comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and to help manage legal and reputational risks.
Accountabilities
* Develop and implement legal strategies to manage risk related to non-compliance;
* Provide legal advice on investment, credit, and banking products/services;
* Represent the bank in legal proceedings related to PBWM activities;
* Create and review legal documents to ensure compliance;
* Conduct legal research on relevant laws and regulations;
* Develop and deliver training on legal and regulatory requirements;
* Identify and communicate legal risks, ensuring they are reflected in policies and controls.
Vice President Expectations
* Contribute to strategy, requirements, and policy management;
* Lead or support teams, plan resources, and manage budgets;
* Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen, Energize, Align, Develop;
* Guide technical direction and mentor less experienced staff;
* Advise stakeholders on impact and alignment;
* Manage risks and strengthen controls;
* Collaborate across functions and build stakeholder relationships;
* Develop solutions through analytical thinking and research.
All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and embody the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.
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