Join us as a "BIA Technology VP" at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence
you'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences
To be successful as a " BIA Technology VP ", you should have experience with:
- Extensive experience in leading risk-based auditing (Internal or External) or risk/control activities in Information Technology, Cyber Security, and Resilience and knowledge of associated regulations
- Experience of managing audits/driving initiatives in one or more of the following areas: cloud technologies, incident response, problem management, vulnerability management, threat management, information risk management, data leakage protection, identity & access management, technology areas include Unix/Linux, Windows, Databases, or Middleware storage technologies or Networks
- Experience in leading and supporting the creation of audit plans and independently performing business monitoring and risk assessments
- Relevant professional qualifications (e
g CISA, CISSP, CRISC, TOGAF or other relevant technical qualification; and graduate degree) - Written and verbal communication skills showcasing a collaborative approach across a range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues
- Analytical skills with a high degree of attention to detail
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, delivering clear insights and recommendations on risk and control matters
Desirable skills / Good to have:
- Experience with data analytics in Audit and knowledge of Python/SQL is preferred, not required
- Experience with data analytics, coding, or machine learning techniques like Python or SQL
- Financial services industry knowledge
- Programme / Project delivery experience (including Agile, waterfall and SDLC) or exposure to auditing major programmes and projects
- Supplier /Vendor management experience or exposure to auditing third parties
- Working knowledge of Cloud Security standards (e
g NIST, CIS, NCSC, ISO)
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as experience with auditing Information technology and Cyber security, as we'll as job-specific skillsets
Location - Pune
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
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 department s 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 we'll 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
