Barclays
Finance / FinServ
CBP-Functions
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“CBP - Functions at Barclays. Skills: Risk and Controls, Internal Audit, Control Business Partnership, Controls Assurance & Testing, Operational Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking. Assess the integrity and effectiveness of the banks internal control framework. Mitigate risk and protect the banks operational, financial, and reputational risk”
What You'll Achieve.
Support the mitigation of risk; Protection of the banks operational, financial, and reputational risk; Improve overall control effectiveness; Promote continuous improvement and risk mitigation; Achieve the goals of the business; Accomplish key business objectives
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving skill sets; Think strategically; Convey an understanding of big picture to senior management; Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought; Define problems and develop innovative solutions; Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes; Analyze, interpret and work robustly with others to identify issues and develop proposed solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in Internal Audit, Control Business Partnership, Controls Assurance & Testing and/or Operational Risk Management, A clear understanding of the elements of an effective control environment, enterprise risk management framework, operational risk or other principal risk frameworks, including understanding of second- and third-line functions and impact across people, process and technology., Extensive experience in senior stakeholder management, with the ability to clearly articulate internal control concepts in a practical business context and influence outcomes across complex reporting lines., Commercially astute, demonstrates a consultative, yet pragmatic approach with integrity to solving issues, focusing on areas of significance and value to the business., Excellent problem-solving skill sets, think strategically and convey an understanding of big picture to senior management., Knowledge of the official system of record for Risk Events and Issues, and the related Operational Risk requirements and processes., Prior experience of supporting/knowledge of controls committees, governance forums, and management information (MI) reporting, Ability to collaborate effectively across the three lines of defence, working with Subject Matter Experts and other stakeholders at varying levels of seniority
Nice to Have
Familiarity with internal control and regulatory frameworks (e. g.Turnbull, Sarbanes‑Oxley, COSO, Basel II/III – Operational Risk), Experience of working with colleagues across multiple Business Units/Functions, Wider thinking – Awareness of business strategy and objectives, Comprehensive understanding of Risk, Governance and Control Frameworks and Processes., Ability to analyze, interpret and work robustly with others to identify issues and develop proposed solutions.
What You'll Do.
Assess the integrity and effectiveness of the banks internal control framework
Mitigate risk and protect the banks operational
and reputational risk
Assess risk by understanding business areas
processes and platforms
Improve overall control effectiveness through detailed documentation of control assessments
Identify and investigate potential weaknesses and issues within internal controls
Promote continuous improvement and risk mitigation aligned to the bank’s control framework
Develop reports to communicate key findings from risk assessment including control weaknesses and recommendations
Execute reviews to determine the effectiveness of the bank's internal controls framework
Implement adherence to the Barclays Controls Framework
Set appropriate methodology of assessing controls against the Controls Framework
Contribute or set strategy
drive requirements and make recommendations for change
and manage and maintain policies
Deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures
Manage and mitigate risks through assessment
in support of the control and governance agenda
Strengthen controls in relation to the work your team does
Contribute to achieving the goals of the business
Keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies
Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought
Define problems and develop innovative solutions
Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes
Build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration with various stakeholders across the bank and business units; Ability to collaborate effectively across the three lines of defence, working with Subject Matter Experts and other stakeholders at varying levels of seniority; Experience of working with colleagues across multiple Business Units/Functions; Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas; Work robustly with others to identify issues and develop proposed solutions
Communication Scope
Clearly articulate internal control concepts in a practical business context; Communicate key findings from risk assessment including control weaknesses and recommendations
Process & Methodology
Plan resources, Plan budgets, Manage and maintain policies, Deliver continuous improvements, Lead collaborative, multi-year assignments, Guide team members through structured assignments
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** **Purpose of the role** To assess the integrity and effectiveness of the banks internal control framework to support the mitigation of risk and protection of the banks operational, financial, and reputational risk. **Accountabilities** * Knowledge of business areas, products, processes and platforms to be able to assess risk * Collaboration with various stakeholders across the bank and business units to improve overall control effectiveness through detailed documentation of control assessments, procedures, and findings. * Identification and investigation of potential weaknesses and issues within internal controls to promote continuous improvement and risk mitigation aligned to the bank’s control framework, prioritised by its severity to disrupt bank operations. * Development of reports to communicate key findings from risk assessment including control weaknesses and recommendations to control owners, senior management, and other stakeholders. * Execution of reviews to determine the effectiveness of the bank's internal controls framework aligned to established and evolving policies, regulation, and best practice. * Implementation of adherence to the Barclays Controls Framework and set appropriate methodology of assessing controls against the Controls Framework. **Vice President Expectations** * To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures.. * If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that
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