Control Assurance AVP - Risk & Internal Controls Lead

Barclays; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,643,000 - 2,760,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Control Assurance – AVP to lead the evolution of the bank's control environment. You will assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, partner with multiple functions, and drive improvements across risk and control frameworks.

The role emphasises risk-based testing, stakeholder communication, and the development of robust control documentation. Based in Gurugram, the position requires strong governance and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to present credibly to senior stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of operational risk and control processes and ability to demonstrate a risk management mindset.
• Good understanding of SOx requirements and the COSO framework as applied to internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience in Product/Financial Control/Regulatory reporting and/or Auditing, preferably in Financial Services.
• Experience Identifying, documenting, and testing controls.
• Formal accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
• Ability to understand and drive improvements to a risk and control framework.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across the bank to maintain a robust control environment and perform ad-hoc assessments.
• Develop detailed test plans to identify weaknesses in internal controls and mitigate risks.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and ensure consistent testing methodologies.
• Create a knowledge centre documenting control assessments and training material.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk management mindset

SOx & COSO knowledge

Internal controls testing

Auditing experience

Education

Formal accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

Barclays is seeking a Control Assurance – AVP to lead the evolution of the bank's control environment. You will assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, partner with multiple functions, and drive improvements across risk and control frameworks.

The role emphasises risk-based testing, stakeholder communication, and the development of robust control documentation. Based in Gurugram, the position requires strong governance and data-driven decision making.