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Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.\nLead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes\nIf 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.\nOR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.\nConsult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.\nIdentify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.\nTake ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.\nPerform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.\nCollaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.\nEngage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.\nCommunicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.\nInfluence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.\nAll 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.\nJoin us as a “Data Scientist - QA Automation”, within the Controls Analytics and Insight team, supporting the Chief Controls Office function.\nYou may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.\nTo be successful as a “Data Scientist - QA Automation”, you should have experience with:\nBasic/ Essential Qualifications:\nCreative solutioning skills - able to formulate and execute a strategy where a playbook may not exist.\n\nExperience in influencing senior stakeholders; you should be as comfortable contributing to a “business meeting” as a technical one. 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