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Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.\nMaintain 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.\nDemonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.\nMake evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.\nResolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.\nGuide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.\nAct as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.\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. 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