Job Description

Demonstrate functional leadership, working collaboratively to develop strong client relationships which are independent and seen as a respected voice. Develop, drive and lead delivery of an audit plan ensuring it is completed according to methodology and achieves quality standards. Contribute to the delivery of the Audit Plan and provide assurance on the Control Environment to key stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate and support the Portfolio Manager to define the appropriate coverage strategy and audit plan for Securitized Products Sales and Trading businesses coordinating with Key risk owners to determine the most effective and efficient way to cover all risk types applicable to these businesses, taking into consideration the Audit Risk Appetite, the current and expected business environment, the regulatory requirements and the resourcing levels within the Function.
  • As an Audit Owner, guide, review and approve work carried out on audit assignments to ensure the scope of work is appropriate, controls are correctly identified, assessed and carried out in accordance with our Methodology, policies, professional standards and budget.
  • Lead the relationships with Securitized Products Sales and Trading Management; empowering your team to deliver effective continuous monitoring (CM) through your leadership of the overall CM strategy.
  • Deputies where needed for the Portfolio Manager at relevant meetings.
  • Grow capable and diverse talent within the Markets team, growing the overall leadership capability.
  • Deliver a view on the effectiveness and adequacy of risk management and controls to the relevant Director/MD and the business.
  • Contribute to clear and insightful committee reporting for Group and legal entities as well as contribute to business unit specific content, audit reporting and propose pragmatic remediation actions, relevant to the issues raised.
  • Build a deep understanding of the Securitized Products businesses strategy and how this would impact the business units as well as any emerging risks or changes which may impact the audit plan, including social/ economic/ technological trends in all client and customer groups. Be able to adapt plans, where appropriate.
• Drive efficient delivery of the audit plan by:
• Setting the standard for exceptional reporting standards.
• Promote a culture of efficiency through use of expert knowledge to focus the audit plan and to support strategic direction and use of agile techniques.
• Optimizing opportunities to use data analytics
• Oversee effective and efficient use of the team’s resources and budget.
• Ensure lessons learnt are undertaken where events/issues are identified, to ensure continuously improves.

Stakeholder Management and Leadership

• Lead discussions with business management regarding audit observations and issues, consult with relevant Director/MDs where applicable.
• Play a proactive role in supporting the definition of risk profiles, work effectively with colleagues to ensure the audit plan maximizes resources.
• Produce concise and insightful commentary and information for wide reporting.
• Deputies for the Portfolio Manager as required at committees and meetings
• Inspire and engage others to believe in our vision.
• Work collaboratively to drive progress in the team, embedding the performance culture and role modelling company's values and behaviors.
• Mentor and coach others to be open, honest and reliable, provide constructive, open and timely feedback to support personal and career development of others to achieve their full potential.
• Identify and develop talent and develop succession plans.
• Attract and retain the best people through taking part in activities inside and outside the organization.
• Share knowledge with others across team/function and promotes a culture of learning from mistakes.
• Recognize and celebrate the contribution made by those around you.
• Assign audit and line management responsibilities, direction and guidance to direct reports while maintaining an in-depth knowledge of activities in each area.
• Seek to increase all aspects of diversity in their area through the decisions they make and the attitudes they promote, challenging the attitudes of others were necessary.

Decision-making and Problem Solving

• Take into account reputation of Barclays at all times, through positive interactions and following policy and process.
• Sets an example and drives fair and ethical behavior in all colleagues.
• Make sure colleagues are equipped to be able to protect our reputation at all times.
• Make decisions based on a broad range of factors, with our values at the heart.

Risk and Control Objective

Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience of auditing or first/second line activities relating to Securitized Products Sales and Trading business and products.
• Ability to build and develop high performing teams, including building Securitized Products expertise into new or junior auditors.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory environment impacting Securitized Products Sales and Trading across jurisdictions.
• Strong track record of senior stakeholder management with excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior executives within Securitized Products businesses and outside.
• Strong understanding of end to end risk management across a variety of risk disciplines, and the ability to adapt to changes well.
• Extensive experience in risk based auditing or risk/control activities with technical knowledge of Markets products.
• Experience of coordinating with functional audit teams and a deep understanding of how business-facing and functional teams complement each other.
• Track record of coordinating assurance across the three lines of defense.
• Demonstrate understanding of the complexities of large corporate organizations and how to apply to role.
• Solid experience in management and leadership of teams.
• Track record of success/high performance in a large, matrix organization.
• Evidence of driving change/leading business initiatives/contributing to team and function strategy.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CIA, MIIA, ACCA, CISA)
• Strong working knowledge of Securitized Products and other financial markets products.
• Have led, driven and executed audits using Data Analytic Techniques.
• Working knowledge of Python, SQL/SAS or other programming language used in data analytics, is a plus.
• Industry qualifications (e.g. CPA, CIA, CFA, FRM, CISA, etc.).
• Team player and good attention to detail.