Resilience Internal Audit AVP at Barclays

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Internal Audit, Risk Management, Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, IT Disaster Recovery, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Report Writing, Collaboration, Data Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Control Frameworks, Problem Solving, Leadership, Policy Development

Industry

Banking

Description

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. As a Resilience Internal Audit, you will support the delivery of independent assurance over the effectiveness of the Group’s technology resilience, business continuity, and crisis management controls. Your role is critical in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls that underpin Barclays’ ability to respond to and recover from disruptive events. Some key responsibilities within your role will include leading and supporting audits across the resilience domain, including business continuity, disaster recovery, incident response, and operational resilience frameworks. You will ensure audits are delivered to time, quality, and budget expectations. You will assess the adequacy of risk management and control frameworks, identifying control gaps and recommending improvements. Applying data analytics where appropriate to enhance audit coverage and insight. Building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders across Technology, Risk, and Business Continuity teams. You will communicate audit findings clearly and constructively. Essential Skills & Experience: • Proven experience in internal audit, risk management, or resilience functions within financial services. • Considerable understanding of operational resilience, business continuity, and IT disaster recovery principles. • Familiarity with regulatory expectations (e.g. PRA SS1/21, DORA, etc.). • Excellent analytical, communication, and report writing skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix environment. Desirable: • Professional certifications such as CISA, CBCI, or equivalent. • Experience with data analytics or audit automation tools. You may be assessed on the 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 is located within our Knutsford, Glasgow or London office. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting the development and delivery of audits aligned with the bank's standards, focusing on technology resilience, business continuity, and crisis management controls. Key responsibilities include leading audits, assessing risk management frameworks, and communicating findings to stakeholders.