Internal Auditor - Credit Risk

In this role, you will support the Audit Owner in scoping audits, identifying and assessing risks and controls, completing testing and preparing and reviewing audit workpapers. You will document processes, perform risk and control assessments, and raise observations, using the tools contained within the BIA audit toolkit. Additionally, you will update the Audit Owner and audit team with progress and observations, promoting a culture of efficiency through the use of auditing techniques. As a Credit Risk subject matter expert, you will build considerable relationships and mutual trust with all BIA colleagues and with key stakeholders outside of BIA.

You will utilise your knowledge of credit risk measurement, monitoring and management techniques to test relevant controls and to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement. This role offers a unique opportunity for financial services auditors in Credit Risk to broaden their experience by joining an established team.

To be successful as Internal Audit – Credit Risk you should have:

A background in internal audit and/or internal controls, including:

Proven experience in leading and/or executing audits, including completing and reviewing work papers, or in undertaking controls-based reviews in a 1st- or 2nd- line function.Experience in raising issues and discussing and negotiating these issues with management.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience of Credit Risk, including and understanding of:

Risks and Controls associated with Credit Risk Processes, ideally gained in a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd line function.The Credit Risk Lifecycle (from acquisition through to Recovery Processes).The way in which credit risk is identified, measured, monitored and managed.

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

This role is based in London.

Purpose of the role

To support the development of audits aligned to the banks 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.

Vice President Expectations

To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the departments future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..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 be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills 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.