Senior Risk & Control Analyst

Job title:

Senior Risk & Control Analyst

Company

Barclays

Job description

In a Controls role, you’ll ensure rigorous and consistent management of Barclays’ control environment in collaboration with business partners. Your work will safeguard the organization’s integrity and compliance.See your commuteJoin us in Technology as a Senior Risk & Control Analyst where you’ll support our transformational journey to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the bank’s internal controls framework, technology & cyber standards.To be successful as a Senior Risk & Control Analyst you should have:

• Strong practical knowledge of Technology risk and control (i.e. BCF), including applications (i.e. ORAC, SORT) and/or technology processes (i.e. Tech Standards).
• Ability to identify potential breaches of standards or regulations and to mitigate / escalate accordingly.
• Ability to identify key stakeholders, work collaboratively with them to deliver regulated risk, control and change requirements.

Some other highly valued skills include:

• Knowledge of Barclaycard Payments Technology.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to the business area in which the job operates and an ability to apply these to day-to-day activities.
• Experience in risk-based Technology auditing or risk/control activities within a Technology environment.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job specific technical skills.This role can be based out of our either Northampton or Knutsford.Purpose of the roleTo partner with the bank, to provide independent insurance on control processes and advise on improvements to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the bank’s internal controls framework. ÂAccountabilities

• 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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. ‘Complex’ information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders 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.Share jobReasonable AdjustmentBarclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please reviewOur purposeWe’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.To find out more about Barclays’ strategy please clickEqual opportunitiesBarclays offers a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community.We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.Right to work statementBarclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.This is Barclays NorthamptonNorthampton is one of our most important UK centres. We’re home to all card and payment services across the Barclays business; we’re also home to Barclaycard. This is a vast operation, with a huge influence and impact on the financial services industry and on the lives of millions of British people.Focus on wellbeingUnique initiatives to enhance your wellbeing like our colleague allotment, helping to build community through getting closer to nature.Big opportunitiesYou can experience a wealth of diverse and surprising career paths right here in Northampton, across Barclays UK or even globally.The workplace of the futureOur building is environmentally friendly and people-friendly too, with excellent facilities designed to make work a pleasure.Discover NorthamptonNorthampton is the perfect blend of town and country, a growing and thriving centre for business, and a wonderful place to live and work.Your browser does not support the video tag.This is Barclays NorthamptonNorthampton is one of our most important UK centres. We’re home to all card and payment services across the Barclays business; we’re also home to Barclaycard. This is a vast operation, with a huge influence and impact on the financial services industry and on the lives of millions of British people.Focus on wellbeingUnique initiatives to enhance your wellbeing like our colleague allotment, helping to build community through getting closer to nature.Big opportunitiesYou can experience a wealth of diverse and surprising career paths right here in Northampton, across Barclays UK or even globally.The workplace of the futureOur building is environmentally friendly and people-friendly too, with excellent facilities designed to make work a pleasure.Discover NorthamptonNorthampton is the perfect blend of town and country, a growing and thriving centre for business, and a wonderful place to live and work.Your browser does not support the video tag.Be you. Be valued. Belong.We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success. Our colleague networks offer connection, support, and growth, while our “This is Me” series shares the unique stories of our colleagues. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Barclays values you for who you are and ensures you truly belong.You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our DE&I page.Application ProcessYour applicationWe’ll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter. 1Your assessmentCovering your behaviours and ability at work. 2Your interviewExploring your past experiences and skills. 3Next stepWe’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process 4Working flexiblyWe’re committed to providing an inclusive culture and environment, that recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives, as well as enabling us to better service our customers’ and clients’ needs.Our approach to working flexibly is designed to support you to balance your life and to accommodate diverse needs, whilst still allowing us to meet our business needs. If you’d like to request a flexible working arrangement, please discuss this with your hiring manager.Hybrid working: Our approach to hybrid working ensures there’s the right balance of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, as required for each role. For business areas that offer a hybrid working experience, this will be in a structured way, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week. Some roles may require full onsite working. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager.We continue to embed and review our hybrid working environment and remain in a phase of testing and learning. This means that working arrangements could change, with reasonable notice, to align with the needs of our business.Barclays is built on an international scale.Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.Related contentRelated JobsLondon (United Kingdom), Knutsford (United Kingdom), Glasgow (United Kingdom)

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Location

Northampton – Knutsford, Cheshire

Job date

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 02:10:18 GMT

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