AVP - Cyber Audit

Barclays•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 - Cyber Audit, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness and compliance of cybersecurity processes across our investment functions. This position offers hands-on execution in audits and testing while collaborating with experienced professionals across various domains. We seek passionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, evolving cybersecurity landscape and are eager to grow in a highly visible audit role. This opportunity is ideal for proactive professionals with a strong interest in tech, data, and cyber risk.

Requirements

Experience or familiarity with regulatory-driven audit environments
Proven experience leading audits or complex workstreams, not just executing testing
Experience auditing against industry frameworks and regulations
Strong understanding of: Cyber security control design and operating effectiveness
Strong understanding of: Threat vectors and attack techniques relevant to large financial institutions
Strong understanding of: How cyber risks manifest across infrastructure, applications, and third‑party ecosystems
Ability to translate technical issues into clear business risk

Nice To Haves

Team-oriented mindset with problem-solving and drafting skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Passionate, ambitious, and motivated individuals excited about cybersecurity
Hands-on testing and execution of audits within fast-paced environments
Background in financial services, data analytics, scripting (Python), or cyber risk
Risk and controls
Change and transformation
Business acumen
Strategic thinking
Digital and technology
Job-specific technical skills

Responsibilities

Support the development of audits aligned to the bank’s standards and objectives
Provide accurate information and recommendations
Comply with policies and procedures
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
Advise and influence decision making
Contribute to policy development
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
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 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
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes
Demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship
Demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive
Play a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness and compliance of cybersecurity processes across our investment functions
Hands-on execution in audits and testing
Collaborate with experienced professionals across various domains