AVP - CCO SOx Assurance

As an Assistant Vice President - SOX Control Assurance at Barclays, your primary responsibility will be to provide independent assurance on control processes and recommend improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the bank's internal controls framework. To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills: - Proficient written and oral communication skills, enabling you to present effectively to senior stakeholders. - Knowledge of operational risk and control processes, with the ability to apply them across functions and demonstrate a risk management mindset. - Familiarity with SOX requirements, the COSO framework, and their application to internal controls over financial reporting. - Experience in Product Control, Financial Control, Regulatory reporting, or Auditing, preferably in the Financial Services sector. - Skilled in identifying, documenting, and testing controls. - Possession of a formal Accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent. - Ability to comprehend, implement, and drive enhancements to a risk and control framework. Moreover, additional valued skills may include: - Strong Excel skills, including managing large datasets, using pivots, formulas, and Vlookup. - Experience with Data Analytics tools and technologies like Alteryx, Tableau, etc. Your performance may be evaluated based on critical skills relevant to the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. The role is based in the Noida office and aims to collaborate with the bank to ensure effective control processes and provide guidance on enhancements for the internal controls framework. Your key responsibilities will include: - Collaborating across the bank to uphold a robust control environment through ad-hoc assessments and testing. - Developing detailed test plans to identify control weaknesses and mitigate potential risks. - Communicating key findings to stakeholders and suggesting corrective actions. - Building a knowledge center for control documentation and training colleagues. As an Assistant Vice President, you are expected to advise on decision-making, contribute to policy development, and ensure operational effectiveness. If leading a team, you should exhibit leadership behaviours focusing on listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others. Alternatively, as an individual contributor, you will guide team members through assignments, identify new directions, and consult on complex issues to support the resolution of escalated matters. All colleagues at Barclays are required to embody the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive in their conduct.,