Cyber Audit AVP

Barclays; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber Audit AVP to enhance its Cyber Security audit assurance. In this pivotal role, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to evaluate governance, risk management, and control effectiveness. Your expertise in risk assessment and control evaluation will help shape actionable recommendations that drive business improvement. This role promises a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's audit processes and strategic objectives. If you are passionate about Cyber Security and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk and control assessment within Cyber Security.
• Relevant professional qualifications like CISA, CISM, or CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Support audit development and delivery for financial statements and IT systems.
• Identify operational risks and assess internal control effectiveness.

Skills

Risk and control assessment

Cyber Security assurance testing

Data security

Network security

Cyber incident response

Vulnerability management

Identity & access management

Cyber resilience

Financial services industry knowledge

IT Architecture

Agile methodologies

Data analysis

Education

CISA

CISM

CISSP

Relevant graduate degrees

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Join us at Barclays Internal Audit as a Cyber Audit AVP where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide independent and reliable Cyber Security audit assurance to executive management and the Board on governance, risk management, and control effectiveness. In this role, you will contribute to audit planning and execution, risk assessment, control evaluation, and issue resolution. You’ll deliver high-quality audit observations and support the development of actionable recommendations to improve business processes.

To be successful you should have experience with below:

1. Risk and control assessment experience (within an audit or control function responsible for testing driven assurance) covering Cyber Security.
2. Experience in developing and executing assurance testing approaches in areas such as data security, security configuration, network security, cyber incident response, vulnerability management, cyber threat management, information risk management, data leakage protection, identity & access management, cyber resilience.
3. Knowledge of emerging technology, cyber security, and cyber resilience risks.
4. Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CISA, CISM, CISSP) and/or relevant graduate degrees.
5. Understanding of relevant regulatory environments.
6. Knowledge of cyber security frameworks or standards like NIST, CIS, ISO.

Highly valued skills include:

1. Financial services industry knowledge.
2. Background in IT Architecture across various technology environments including on-premise, cloud, and hybrid.
3. Experience in programme/project delivery methodologies (agile, waterfall, SDLC).
4. Familiarity with data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, etc.

You may be assessed on key skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, and technical skills.

This role is based in Knutsford.

Purpose of the role

To support the development of audits aligned with the bank’s standards and objectives by collaborating with colleagues, providing accurate information and recommendations, and complying with policies and procedures.

Accountabilities

1. Support audit development and delivery, including financial statements, operational processes, IT systems, and risk management.
2. Identify operational risks to support the audit plan through risk assessments.
3. Assess internal control effectiveness and their ability to mitigate risks in line with regulatory requirements.
4. Communicate key findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
5. Identify regulatory news and industry trends to provide insights and best practices.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

1. Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy, and collaborate across functions.
2. Lead a team or guide assignments, set objectives, and coach employees.
3. Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen, Energize, Align, Develop.
4. Lead collaborative assignments, identify new directions, and involve specialists as needed.
5. Consult on complex issues and support risk mitigation and policy development.
6. Manage risks and controls, understand organizational contributions, and collaborate effectively.
7. Engage in data analysis and communicate complex information clearly.
8. Influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.