VP- Lead Investigator

Join us as an Investigator Lead - VP professional, responsible for leading and conducting complex investigations into matters that may expose the bank to legal, regulatory, financial, or reputational risk. The role sits within a specialist investigations function and is responsible for identifying potential misconduct, non-compliance, fraud, and unethical behaviour, while ensuring investigations are conducted thoroughly, objectively, and in line with regulatory expectations and internal standards. The role holder will provide leadership, oversight, and expert guidance across investigations activities, ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, and appropriately mitigated. They will partner with senior stakeholders across business and control functions to support effective governance, drive enhancements to investigation processes, and contribute to strengthening the firm's control environment and conduct culture.

To be successful as an Investigator Lead - VP, you should have

Strong experience conducting and leading complex investigations involving employee misconduct, regulatory matters, fraud, or compliance breaches. Excellent understanding of risk management, governance, and control frameworks. Ability to assess sensitive matters objectively and make balanced, risk-based decisions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Experience gathering, analysing, and evaluating evidence from multiple internal and external sources. Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across business and control functions. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting findings to senior audiences. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Some other highly valued skills may include

Experience leveraging data analytics and technology tools to support investigations. Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements relating to investigations and reporting. Ability to identify emerging risks, trends, and root causes from investigation outcomes. Experience driving process improvements and enhancing investigation frameworks. Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities. Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and support strategic transformation programmes. High levels of integrity, accountability, and professional judgement. Curious mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Strong team player with leadership capabilities and a collaborative working style. Critical Skills Statement You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as: Lead and manage complex investigations into potential misconduct, regulatory breaches, fraud, and other matters that may expose the bank to risk. Assess and evaluate evidence, intelligence, and information from internal and external sources to support investigation findings. Identify risks arising from investigations and recommend appropriate remediation and risk mitigation actions. Produce clear, well-supported investigation reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders. Support regulatory and legal reporting obligations where required. Drive consistency, quality, and effectiveness across investigation processes and standards. Utilise data analytics and technology tools to enhance investigative outcomes and operational efficiency. Manage and influence senior stakeholders while providing credible challenge and expert advice. Contribute to strategic initiatives focused on strengthening governance, controls, and investigation capabilities. Support the development of policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance the overall control environment. Lead cross-functional collaboration to identify trends, address root causes, and drive sustainable behavioural and control improvements. This role is based in Pune. Purpose of the role To conduct investigations into various aspects of the bank’s operations and/or conduct of individuals to identify and address potential instances of non-compliance, fraud, misconduct, or other unethical behaviour, that harms or is likely to harm the reputation or financial well-being of the firm or may lead to legal and/or regulatory censure. Accountabilities Identification and evaluation of potential risks associated with non-compliance or unethical conduct and implement risk mitigation strategies. Leading the investigations into alleged violations of policies, regulations, or laws. Provision of training programs to enhance awareness of compliance issues and ethical conduct among colleagues. Documentation of investigation processes and provision of recommendations for corrective actions and improvements based on investigation findings. Utilisation of advanced technology and data analytics tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations. Utilisation and assessment of relevant internal and external information and intelligence in furtherance of the investigation. Where applicable, fulfilment of any necessary external legal and/or regulatory reporting obligations. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures.. If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.. 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 will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. 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.