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