Operational Risk Cyber Specialist

Embark on a transformative journey at Barclays as an Operational Risk Cyber Specialist. In this role, you'll lead insightful reviews and investigations into the Operational Risk aspects of specific risk categories across the bank. Drawing on your expertise in Security Architecture and conducting risk assessments, you'll identify vulnerabilities and recommend strategic enhancements to safeguard critical assets. Your experience across domains such as application security, network security, cloud security, and security operations will be essential in evaluating emerging threats and ensuring robust alignment with Barclays' Operational Risk Framework, Policies, and Standards. To be successful as an Operational Risk Cyber Specialist, you should have: Designing and implementing security architecture frameworks Performing detailed and methodical risk assessments across various domains Application security, network security, cloud security and security operations Communicating multi-faceted security topics to technical and non-technical audiences Other highly valued skills include: Experience in technical cyber roles, ideally demonstrating capability across different fields within Cyber Working experience with common Frameworks such as

NIST CSF, ISO 27001

; ideally experience in Banking, or other regulated industry CISSP, CISM or similar qualifications would be helpful but not required This role is located in Whippany, NJ.

Minimum Salary:

$75,000

Maximum Salary:

$100,000 The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above includes only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available. Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances. This position is eligible for an incentive award. Purpose of the role To provide independent review and challenge of the Operational Risk elements of particular risk categories across the bank. Ensuring they are carried out in accordance with Barclays Operational Risk Framework, Policies, and Standards Accountabilities Risk identification and proactive risk management, identifying interconnected, horizon and emerging risks to assist the business in understanding, managing and mitigating the right risks in line with their business strategy and objectives. Analysis of operational risk data to identify trends, patterns, and emerging risks. Risk-based analysis of business processes, systems, and controls to assess the likelihood and impact of identified risks. Ongoing research and monitoring of internal and external sources to identify potential Operational Risks. Oversight, review and challenge of 1st Line activities including

• Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSAs), Risk Events, Issues and attendance at key Risk and Control meetings (with associated reporting) ensuring they accurately reflect the business risk position,.

Stakeholder management, engaging and working effectively with First and Second Line management. Risk based 2nd Line input into 1st Line Projects, Initiatives and Strategic decision making. Analyst Expectations To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard.

The four LEAD behaviours are:

L

• Listen and be authentic, E
• Energise and inspire, A
• Align across the enterprise, D
• Develop others.

OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate. Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. Partner with other functions and business areas. Takes responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities. Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation. Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct. Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function. Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail. Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents. Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information. Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship

• our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset
• to Empower, Challenge and Drive
• the operating manual for how we behave.