Lead Process Architect reference: 0000074606

Barclays Process Architect: Shape the Future of Financial Crime Prevention

This is a unique opportunity for a skilled Process Architect to join Barclays and play a pivotal role in shaping the Integrated Financial Crime (IFC) portfolio. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing innovative solutions that enhance the bank's financial crime prevention strategies, contributing to a more secure and efficient banking environment. If you're passionate about leveraging data, driving process optimisation, and making a tangible impact within a leading financial institution, this role is for you.

What's in it for you?

As a Process Architect at Barclays, you will have the chance to:

• Drive significant change: Directly contribute to a multi-faceted financial crime programme aimed at strengthening robustness, enhancing automation, and fostering a holistic, risk-based approach.
• Influence strategy and execution: Develop and evolve the bank's technology architecture, strategies, and execution plans, aligning them with critical business and technology objectives.
• Collaborate with diverse teams: Work alongside stakeholders across business units, technical teams, Enterprise Architecture, and operational teams, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Become a subject matter expert: Deepen your expertise in Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, and Business Process Engineering within the banking sector, particularly in the complex domain of financial crime.
• Innovate and problem-solve: Assess new technologies, develop optimal solutions, and tackle complex challenges by balancing business needs with regulatory, security, and funding requirements.
• Lead and mentor (depending on role specifics): If you have leadership responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to set strategy, plan resources, and develop a team. As an individual contributor, you'll guide technical direction and mentor less experienced specialists.
• Contribute to a culture of excellence: Uphold Barclays' values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and embody the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

To excel in this role and advance your career, consider the following:

• Extensive Architecture Experience: A strong foundation in Enterprise Architecture, with a specialization in Business Architecture and Business Process Engineering within the banking sector, is crucial. This role demands a deep understanding of how business processes integrate within the broader enterprise.
• Process Re-engineering Expertise: Proven experience in documenting, analyzing, and re-engineering business processes to optimize for speed, cost, and efficiency is essential. You'll need to meticulously consider risks, controls, and legal obligations.
• Business Process Management (BPM) Acumen: Demonstrating experience in developing and implementing a structured approach to BPM, ensuring processes are scalable, measurable, and adaptable, will be a significant advantage.
• Stakeholder Collaboration Skills: The ability to effectively collaborate with business units and technical teams to ensure process alignment with customer needs, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals is paramount.
• Process Modelling Proficiency: While highly valued, strong skills in process modelling using tools like BPMN, flowcharts, and modelling software such as Signavio, Bluework Live, or Celonis will set you apart. The ability to translate complex business needs into clear graphical models is key.
• Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen: The role requires a comprehensive understanding of the organization's functions and how to contribute to achieving business goals. You'll need to think strategically and apply your business acumen to devise innovative solutions.
• Risk Management and Controls: A solid grasp of risk and controls within the financial services industry, coupled with the ability to manage and mitigate risks, is a critical requirement.

This Process Architect position in London offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to contribute to a vital area within Barclays. By leveraging your expertise in process architecture and driving impactful change, you can significantly advance your career while making a real difference in the fight against financial crime.