Barclays Internal Audit - Markets - Credit AVP

Barclays•New York, NY

1d•$95,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The role supports the development and delivery of audits aligned with the bank’s standards and objectives. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to provide accurate information and recommendations while complying with policies and procedures. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide independent and reliable assurance to executive management and the Board on governance, risk management, and control effectiveness. The role contributes to audit planning and execution, risk assessment, control evaluation, issue resolution, and the delivery of high-quality audit observations and actionable recommendations to improve business processes. The position is based in New York. The Assistant Vice President is expected to influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Depending on whether the role has leadership responsibilities or is an individual-contributor role, expectations include leading and coaching a team or guiding collaborative assignments. The role also involves consulting on complex issues, strengthening controls, analyzing information from multiple sources, communicating complex information, and influencing stakeholders. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values and Mindset.

Requirements

Experience across all stages of the audit lifecycle, including audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
Audit experience in mid-to-large organizations, or familiarity with financial services gained through non-audit roles.
Understanding of the regulatory environment.
Audit documentation skills, including audit fieldwork, continuous monitoring, and issue validation.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Proven written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of emerging financial products and services.
Relevant professional qualifications such as CPA, CFA, or CISA.

Responsibilities

Support audit development and delivery, including audits of financial statements, accounting practices, operational processes, IT systems, and risk management.
Identify operational risks through risk assessments to support delivery of the Barclays Internal Audit Audit Plan.
Assess internal control effectiveness and the ability of controls to identify and mitigate risk in line with regulatory requirements.
Communicate key findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including the Audit Owner, senior managers, and directors.
Identify regulatory news and industry trends or developments and provide timely insight and recommendations for best practice.
Contribute to audit planning and execution, risk assessment, control evaluation, and issue resolution.
Deliver high-quality audit observations and support the development of actionable recommendations to improve business processes.
Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
Lead teams or collaborative assignments, guide team members, and identify when additional areas of specialization are needed to complete assignments.
Consult on complex issues and provide advice to People Leaders to support resolution of escalated issues.
Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop policies and procedures supporting control and governance.
Manage risk and strengthen controls related to the work performed.
Collaborate with other areas and business divisions to support organizational and business objectives.
Analyze complex data from multiple internal and external sources to solve problems creatively and effectively.
Communicate complex information and influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.