Internal Audit AVP -Credit Risk

Barclays•Wilmington, DE

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Internal Audit AVP - Credit Risk supports the development and delivery of audits aligned with Barclays’ standards, objectives, and Credit Risk strategy. The role executes end-to-end audits, evaluates the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifies potential risks and areas for improvement, and supports continuous monitoring activities. It involves collaboration with business stakeholders and colleagues, accurate communication of findings and recommendations, and compliance with policies and procedures. The position supports the Barclays Internal Audit Audit Plan through risk assessments and assessment of operational risks. Audit work may cover financial statements, accounting practices, operational processes, IT systems, and risk management. The role also tracks regulatory news and industry developments to provide timely insights and recommendations for best practice. At Assistant Vice President level, the role advises and influences decision making, contributes to policy development, and takes responsibility for operational effectiveness. The position may lead a team or, as an individual contributor, lead collaborative assignments and guide team members. It requires complex analysis and communication, stakeholder influence, collaboration across functions, and ownership of risk and control improvements. The role is based in Wilmington, Delaware.

Requirements

Internal audit experience, including audit planning, execution, and reporting.
Active Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification.
Experience assessing control design, operating effectiveness, and risk mitigation.
Understanding of internal audit methodologies and risk frameworks.
Experience managing stakeholders and communicating audit findings.
Ability to independently execute audits and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail credit risk or consumer banking.
Familiarity with 1LOD, 2LOD, and 3LOD risk and control frameworks.
Experience working within large global financial institutions.
Knowledge of banking regulations and regulatory expectations.
Experience working within financial services or banking environments.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Skills in risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology.

Responsibilities

Support audit development and delivery, including audits of financial statements, accounting practices, operational processes, IT systems, and risk management.
Conduct risk assessments and identify operational risks to support delivery of the Barclays Internal Audit Audit Plan.
Execute end-to-end audits and assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls and risk mitigation.
Communicate key audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including Audit Owners, senior managers, and directors.
Identify regulatory news and industry developments and provide timely insights and recommendations for best practice.
Support continuous monitoring activities and identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
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.
Consult on complex issues and provide advice to People Leaders to help resolve 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.
Analyze complex information from multiple internal and external sources to solve problems effectively.
Collaborate with other functions and business divisions to support organizational and business objectives.
Influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.