AVP - Project Arthur Controls Testing
Barclays · Posted Oct 23
Banking, credit card, corporate, investment banking, and wealth management services
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About the role
Barclays' controls testing function partners with the bank to provide independent assurance on control processes and advise on improvements to the internal controls framework. The role sits within Project Arthur and focuses on testing the design and operational effectiveness of controls across principal risk disciplines. It involves developing test plans, communicating findings to stakeholders, and using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Python to support control assessments and reporting.
What you will do
- Collaboration across the bank to maintain a satisfactory, robust, and efficient control environment through the execution of ad-hoc assessments and testing on the design and operational effectiveness of the internal controls, aligned to control policies and standards.
- Development of detailed test plans and procedures to identify weaknesses in internal controls and other initiatives aligned to the bank’s control framework to mitigate any potential risks and issues, prioritised by its severity to disrupt bank operations, potential losses, and reputational impact.
- Communication of key findings and observations to the relevant stakeholders and business units to improve overall control efficiency and provide corrective actions to senior managers.
- Collaboration with other control professionals to resolve complex issues and ensure consistent testing methodologies across the bank.
- Development of a knowledge centre containing detailed documentation of control assessments, testing on design and operational effectiveness of procedures, findings, and the distribution of material on internal controls to train and upskill colleagues within the bank.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Relevant exp in control testing.
- Experience in Risk, Audit, Internal Controls.
- Understanding of the control environment and experience of controls testing in any of the Principal Risk discipline.
- Candidate Should have good verbal & written communication.
- Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, Python etc.
Preferred qualifications
- Internal Audit background.
- Good knowledge of the legal entities and transaction cycles that make up the Barclays Group.
- Good knowledge of the Financial Services Regulatory environment.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Barclays
Barclays is a British multinational universal bank that provides consumer, corporate, and investment banking, as well as wealth management services. Tracing its origins back to 1690 in London, the institution operates globally to serve millions of retail and institutional clients. The bank leverages cutting-edge technology and digital platforms to drive operational efficiency across its international network.
- Industry
- Banking
- Company size
- 93000+ employees
- Founded
- 1690
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Group Chief Executive
Group Finance Director
Group Chief Operating Officer
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