Barclays
Finance
ControlsAssurance
“Controls Assurance at Barclays. Skills: Risk, Control, Audit. Provide independent insurance on control processes. Advise on improvements to internal controls framework”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the bank’s internal controls framework; Mitigate any potential risks and issues; Improve overall control efficiency; Deliver on work that impacts the whole business function; Create an environment for colleagues to thrive; Deliver to a consistently excellent standard; Meet required outcomes; Support the resolution of escalated issues; Strengthen controls in relation to the work done; Achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function; Keep up to speed with business strategy; Deliver practical business solutions
Industry & Context.
Solve problems creatively and effectively
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience of working in a risk, control, audit function, report writing skills, project management skills, Pro-active and delivery focused, working to high standards of performance, Ability to priorities and work under pressure, delivering to tight deadlines and multiple demands, Ability to influence others without formal reporting lines, Familiarity with programming, understanding of data storage, retrieval, and manipulation tools, Ability to identify and learn emerging data analytics technologies, utilize them to deliver practical business solutions
Nice to Have
Specialist Risk and/or Control-related qualification-formal accreditation / qualification relating to audit, risk and/or control etc., Relevant professional certification (CA, CIA, CS, MBA Finance or equivalent), Knowledge of process re-engineering e. g. LEAN / DMAIC / Value Mapping, Knowledge of the Financial Services regulatory environment, Experience of working within the financial services industry
What You'll Do.
Provide independent insurance on control processes
Advise on improvements to internal controls framework
Execute ad-hoc assessments and testing
Test design and operational effectiveness
Develop detailed test plans and procedures
Identify weaknesses in internal controls
Mitigate potential risks and issues
Communicate key findings and observations
Provide corrective actions
Resolve complex issues
Ensure consistent testing methodologies
Develop a knowledge centre
Document control assessments
Train and upskill colleagues
Advise and influence decision making
Contribute to policy development
Take responsibility for operational effectiveness
Collaborate closely with other functions
Lead a team performing complex tasks
Set objectives and coach employees
Determine reward outcomes
Lead collaborative assignments
Identify need for inclusion of specialisation
Identify new directions for assignments
Consult on complex issues
Support resolution of escalated issues
Identify ways to mitigate risk
Develop new policies/procedures
Take ownership for managing risk
Perform work related to other areas
Understand how areas coordinate
Collaborate with other areas of work
Keep up to speed with business activity
Engage in complex analysis of data
Solve problems creatively and effectively
Communicate complex information
Influence or convince stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration across the bank; Collaboration with other control professionals; Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions; Collaborate with other areas of work
Communication Scope
Communication of key findings and observations; Communicate complex information; Influence or convince stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Project management skills
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