Barclays Internal Audit: Retail Banking AVP

Join us as an Internal Auditor AVP at Barclays where you will support the delivery of audit activity across Barclays UK. Working collaboratively with others in Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) to develop strong independent Auditee relationships and conducting audit activity to provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of business are control environments. Ensuring audits/assignments on a day-to-day basis are completed to a high standard in line with audit methodology and to support delivery of the BUK Audit Plan. This is underpinned by role-modelling the Barclays values in all that we do.

Key skills required for this role include:

• Experience in risk-based auditing/assurance (Internal or External). Similar experience within other risk and control functions is also appropriate.
• Practical knowledge of risk and control in a Retail Bank.
• The ability to explain technical analysis steps to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Team player; strong communications skills, excellent attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in analysing data and applying business context to identify specific insights and draw appropriate conclusions.

Other highly valued skills include:

• Experience with delivering, or awareness of data analytics tools and techniques e.g. SQL, Python etc.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIA, MIIA, ACCA, or other relevant technical qualifications).
• Practical understanding of regulatory environment within the UK

You 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.

Purpose of the role

To support the development of audits aligned to the bank’s standards and objectives by working collaboratively with colleagues, providing accurate information and recommendations, and complying with policies and procedures.

Accountabilities

• Audit development and delivery support, including financial statements, accounting practices, operational processes, IT systems and risk management.
• Identification of operational risks to support the delivery of the Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) Audit Plan through risk assessments.
• Assessment of internal control effectiveness and their capability to identify and mitigate risk aligned to regulatory requirements.
• Communication of key findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including the Audit Owner, senior managers and directors.
• Identification of regulatory news and industry trends/developments to provide timely insight and recommendations for best practice.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead 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
• 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 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.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform 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.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage 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.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders 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.