Barclays
Finance / FinServ
TechnologyControlsAssuranceTester
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“Technology Controls Assurance Tester at Barclays. Skills: technology risk and control, Control Testing/ Audit experience, IT Application Controls, IT General Controls, Cyber Security Assessments, Data Privacy Assessments. Execution of ad-hoc assessments and testing on the design and operational effectiveness of the internal controls, aligned to control policies and standards.. Development of detailed test plans and procedures to identify weaknesses in internal controls and other initiatives alig”
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 and deliver to a consistently excellent standard; meet required outcomes; support the resolution of escalated issues; strengthening controls in relation to the work done; achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function; achieve outcomes
Industry & Context.
identify weaknesses in internal controls; resolve complex issues; solve problems creatively and effectively
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive knowledge of technology risk and control including relevant tools and techniques., Control Testing/ Audit experience in IT Application Controls (ITAC) / IT General Controls (ITGC) / Cyber Security Assessments / Data Privacy Assessments., Understanding of key IT Application Control categories such as system interface, reconciliation, segregation of duties and report generation., Stakeholder management - Ability to develop and maintain working relationship with various stakeholders such as 2nd & 3rd Lines of Defence, External Auditors, Technology Leads, Business Process Owners, etc., Bachelor’s degree in information systems / technology, Computer Science, Information Security, Computer Applications or similar or bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance / business with relevant experience in IT Audits.
Nice to Have
Good understanding of programming/ database languages viz. C++, Java, COBOL, SQL., Experience in using data analytics tools.
What You'll Do.
Execution of ad-hoc assessments and testing on the design and operational effectiveness of the internal controls
aligned to control policies and standards.
Development of detailed test plans and procedures to identify weaknesses in internal controls and other initiatives aligned to the bank’s control framework to mitigate any potential risks and issues
prioritised by its severity to disrupt bank operations
and reputational impact.
Communication of key findings and observations to the relevant stakeholders and business units to improve overall control efficiency and provide corrective actions to senior managers.
Development of a knowledge centre containing detailed documentation of control assessments
testing on design and operational effectiveness of procedures
and the distribution of material on internal controls to train and upskill colleagues within the bank.
Advise and influence decision making
contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
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.
Lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments
identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments.
Identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects
identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
Consult on complex 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
etc). to solve problems creatively and effectively.
Communicate complex information.
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration across the bank to maintain a satisfactory, robust, and efficient control environment.; Communication of key findings and observations to the relevant stakeholders and business units.; Collaboration with other control professionals to resolve complex issues and ensure consistent testing methodologies across the bank.; Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.; Lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments.; Consult on complex providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.; 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.
Communication Scope
Communication of key findings and observations; Communicate complex information; Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes
Process & Methodology
Development of detailed test plans and procedures, Identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** **Purpose of the role** To partner with the bank, to provide independent insurance on control processes and advise on improvements to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the bank’s internal controls framework. **Accountabilities** * Collaboration across the bank to maintain a satisfactory, robust, and efficient control environment through the execution of ad-hoc assessments and testing on the design and operational effectiveness of the internal controls, aligned to control policies and standards. * Development of detailed test plans and procedures to identify weaknesses in internal controls and other initiatives aligned to the bank’s control framework to mitigate any potential risks and issues, prioritised by its severity to disrupt bank operations, potential losses, and reputational impact. * Communication of key findings and observations to the relevant stakeholders and business units to improve overall control efficiency and provide corrective actions to senior managers. Collaboration with other control professionals to resolve complex issues and ensure consistent testing methodologies across the bank. * Development of a knowledge centre containing detailed documentation of control assessments, testing on design and operational effectiveness of procedures, findings, and the distribution of material on internal controls to train and upskill colleagues within the bank. **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 re
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