Job Title- CDAO Portfolio Governance Analyst
Location: Glasgow – Barclays Clyde Place (2 Days Onsite)Contract: 6 Months
Overall Purpose of the Role
Barclays is looking for a proactive and organised Governance Analyst to support the Chief Data & Analytics Office (CDAO) within the Chief Operating Office, working closely with the Investment Bank on a range of strategic data governance initiatives.
This is a non-technical role focused on governance, coordination, risk and control, and stakeholder engagement — ideal for someone with experience working across structured programmes or portfolios in a Financial Services environment.
You don’t need to come from a formal PMO background, but you will need to be confident managing governance routines, driving accountability, and keeping complex workstreams on track.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the oversight and coordination of the CDAO’s data governance book of work
* Maintain and monitor key governance activities including risk logs, issue tracking, and status reporting
* Coordinate regular meetings, forums, and stakeholder sessions, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up
* Work with data, risk, and control leads to ensure actions and issues are properly managed and escalated
* Prepare updates and reports that help track progress and surface key risks or blockers
* Use and maintain governance tooling including JIRA and SharePoint
* Act as a central point of contact to keep stakeholders aligned, informed, and moving forward
Key Skills & Experience
* Financial Services experience is essential – familiarity with governance, control, or change environments
* Experience supporting governance or oversight functions (not necessarily as a formal PMO)
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail – able to manage actions, timelines, and deliverables effectively
* Confident stakeholder engagement and influencing skills – can work with senior leaders and peers to drive outcomes
* Proficient in tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and JIRA
* Comfortable working in a well-structured environment, but adaptable and able to take initiative without rigid process
* Understanding of risk and control frameworks is a strong advantage
* Experience in investment banking or a data governance context is highly desirable
About Barclays
Barclays is a British universal bank. Our diversified business model includes consumer banking and payments operations, and a top-tier global corporate and investment bank. All of our businesses are supported by a dedicated service company that delivers technology, operations, and functional services across the Group. Our mission is to help people achieve their ambitions – in the right way.
Our Values
Barclays is guided by five core values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values inform everything we do – from how we serve our clients and customers to how we work with colleagues and the wider community.
Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can bring their full selves to work. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our culture and strategy.
Hybrid Working
This role follows Barclays’ hybrid working model: 2 days onsite in Glasgow (Clyde Place), typically Wednesdays and Thursdays, with the remaining days remote. Working patterns are regularly reviewed in line with evolving business needs.
Contractor Benefits
As a contractor through Randstad Sourceright, you’ll benefit from:
* Paid holiday entitlement
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to lifestyle and retail discounts