Description
We are seeking an Assistant Vice President to join our Internal Audit team in New York. As a Barclays Internal Audit - Markets - Credit AVP, you 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 purpose of this role is 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.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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
As an Assistant Vice President, you will be expected to:
- 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
- Demonstrate leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard
Requirements:
- Experience in all stages of the audit lifecycle, including audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting
- Audit experience in mid-to-large organisations or financial services familiarity through non-audit roles
- Understanding of the regulatory environment
- Audit documentation skills, including audit fieldwork, continuous monitoring, and issue validation
Highly valued skills:
- Knowledge of emerging financial products and services
- Relevant professional qualifications such as CPA, CFA, or CISA
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement
In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in audit and risk management, and contribute to the success of the organisation.