Job Description

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.

Join us as an AVP Internal Auditor within our Treasury and Capital Risk Team, where you will be a valued member of the audit team who will take ownership for the delivery of the Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) audit plan. You will work collaboratively with others across BIA to deliver audits, while developing strong client relationships which are independent and be seen as a respected voice.

The Treasury and Capital Risk team in BIA are responsible for executing the audit plan across Barclays Treasury teams. The Treasury team covers areas including, Capital, Liquidity, Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB) and Treasury Execution Activities. In addition to executing audits, the team is also responsible for maintaining relationships with key stakeholders within Barclays Treasury teams through Continuous Monitoring, keeping informed on the key business strategies, plans, processes, controls and risks across the business area.

To be successful you should have the below experience:

• Past experience in either audit or a function which has resulted in a good understanding of risk and control.

• Experienced working in Global banks with teams in multiple locations, with an understanding of the activities performed with the Treasury and Capital Risk teams in a bank.

• Strong understanding of key concepts and the evolving regulatory environment pertaining to Liquidity, Capital and IRRBB.

• Qualification in quantitative discipline (e.g. Accounting, Auditing, CFA)

Other highly valued skills:

• Experience in Treasury, as either an auditor or from working in the 1st/2nd line of defence.

• Strong project management skills, with track record of delivery of work on time.

• Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders using a variety of communication styles.

• Strong risk and control understanding.

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.

This role will be based in London.