Controls Assurance - AVP

1203 Barclays Global Serv. Cent; Zone 12 Alandur; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays Global Services Centre in Chennai seeks an experienced Controls Assurance AVP to partner with the bank in strengthening the internal controls framework. You will lead independent assessments, develop test plans, and communicate findings to senior stakeholders, driving corrective actions and enhanced control efficiency.

The role emphasizes collaboration with control professionals, data-driven analysis, and the ability to influence outcomes while upholding Barclays values.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk & controls within financial services or banking environment.
• Strong understanding of internal controls frameworks (COSO) and SOX.
• Ability to communicate complex control findings to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assurance on control processes and advise on improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen the control environment.
• Develop detailed test plans and procedures for control testing.
• Document findings and drive corrective actions with senior management.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk & controls

SOX & COSO

Regulatory awareness

Data analysis

Excel skills

Tableau

Alteryx

Education

Formal accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

Job Description 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’s internal controls framework. 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’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. Join us as a Controls Assurance - AVP, where you’ll provide first class support to our clients by managing and providing the full range of control services to the Finance Function to support risk management across the Controls environment. At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking. To be successful in this role, you should have below skills:

• Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present credibly to senior stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of operational risk & control processes and practices, including experience in their application across functions with ability to demonstrate a risk management mindset.
• Good understanding of SOx requirements and the COSO framework and its application to internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience in Product Control/Financial Control/Regulatory reporting and/or Auditing, preferably in Financial Services.
• Experienced in identifying, documenting, and testing controls.
• Formal Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Ability to understand, implement and drive improvements to a risk & control framework

You may be assessed on the 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.

Some other highly valued skills may include below:

• Strong Excel skills including extensive experience in managing large quantities of data, pivots, formulas, Vlookup.
• Experience with Data Analytics tools and technologies (such as Alteryx, Tableau etc) would be an added advantage.

This role is based out of Chennai location.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.