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Date live: Sep. 23, 2024
Business Area: Control
Area of Expertise: Controls
Reference Code: JR-0000012334
Contract: Permanent
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Experience - 3 - 6 years
Key skills -
IT Application Controls, IT General Controls, Programming Knowledge (Java, C, C++, SQL, API), IT Risk & Controls, IT Audit
Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications:
This role requires extensive knowledge and working experience in Technology, Information, and Security domain.

• Basic understanding of programming/ database languages viz. C++, Java, COBOL, SQL
• Knowledge or IT Risks & Controls and respective Standards / Frameworks (e.g. COBIT, ITIL)
• Experience / knowledge in managing Technology Risks & Controls in Banking/ NBFC domains
• Practical experience in usage/development of SharePoint or similar tools

Purpose of the role
To partner with the bank, to provide independent insurance on control processes and advise on improvements to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the bank\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s internal controls framework.\xc3\x82 \xc3\x82
Accountabilities

• 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\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s 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.

Analyst Expectations

• Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of closely related teams.
• Check work of colleagues within team to meet internal and stakeholder requirements.
• Provide specialist advice and support pertaining to own work area.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work\xc3\x82 and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how all teams in area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on the work of collaborating teams.
• Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise.
• Make judgements based on practise and previous experience.
• Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures.
• Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related specifically to customer advice or day to day administrative requirements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders/ customers to identify and address their needs.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship \xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x93 our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset \xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x93 to Empower, Challenge and Drive \xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x93 the operating manual for how we behave.
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Mindset
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