Internal Audit – AVP Transaction Testing & Analytics

Job Description

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 Barclays as an Internal Audit – AVP Transaction Testing & Analytics (Treasury and Financial Risk), where you will use advanced audit, analytics, and transaction testing techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of key financial and regulatory controls. Working across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Technology, and Data teams, you will design and execute testing of finance, capital and stress testing controls, as well as transaction-level testing that strengthens the control environment and enhances audit assurance. You will support the planning and delivery of Treasury and Financial Risk audits, including liquidity, funding, capital management, interest rate risk, regulatory reporting and associated systems and processes. This role is ideal for an experienced audit professional with a considerable analytical mindset, a deep understanding of financial reporting and regulatory processes, and a passion for leveraging data to identify control weaknesses and emerging risks.

To be successful as an Internal Audit – AVP Transaction Testing & Analytics (Treasury and Financial Risk), you should have:

• •Internal audit or external audit within the financial services industry
• •Advanced knowledge in control design assessment, control effectiveness testing, and highly detailed transaction testing, including financial transaction data, traceability, and source documentation
• •Knowledge of financial/regulatory reporting, risk management processes, and control frameworks within banking
• •Experience in Treasury, Liquidity, ALM, or financial risk disciplines, including market, or credit risk
• •Understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, Basel, and applicable regulatory expectations impacting financial transactions

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• •Ability to design and execute data-driven testing strategies, assess large datasets, and assess control effectiveness
• •Experience partnering with stakeholders to communicate audit findings, control weaknesses, and remediation recommendations
• •Familiarity with regulatory engagements, audit inquiries, continuous monitoring activities, and issue validation and closure
• •Professional certifications such as CPA or CIA, or CFA/FRM along with experience in audit analytics, automation, or large-scale data analysis, are highly preferred

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in New York, NY.

Minimum Salary: $95,000

Maximum Salary: $150,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.