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Barclays Internal Audit provides reliable, valued assurance to the Board and Executive Management over the effectiveness of controls mitigating current and evolving high risks and in so doing enhances the controls culture within the Group.
BIA provides independent assurance to the Group CEO, Board Audit Committee and internal stakeholders, as well as certain external stakeholders (typically external auditors and regulators).
The core responsibility of an Audit Senior within UK Retail Banking team is to execute audit assignments in accordance with the annual Audit Plan and relevant policies, procedures and quality standards.
Key Accountabilities & approximate time split (%)%3C/SPAN>
AUDIT DELIVERY 95%%3C/STRONG>
For the audits to which the Audit Senior is assigned:
• Support the Audit Manager in scoping the audit where necessary.
• Understand and document allocated processes.
• Identify, assess & document risks and controls within these processes.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls & document this understanding in the BIA audit toolkit(s).
• Write high quality audit observations and support the Audit Manager in writing the report.
• Provide suggestions to management for actions to address control issues identified.
• Discuss and agree the factual accuracy of audit observations with auditees. Discuss these with Audit Manager and Head of Audit.
• Update the Audit Manager and audit team with progress and observations.
• Build good working relationships with auditees.
• Participate fully and supportively in all audits both in UK Retail Banking team and for other teams as required.
In addition:
• Continue to update awareness of risk issues and changes across selected business units.
• Assist in the induction of new joiners, mentoring less experienced team members.
• Proactively take on additional tasks as requested by the Audit Manager/Head of Audit/Director/Audit Director - this may include managing Issue Assurance and production of team MI.
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 5%%3C/STRONG>
• Improve technical knowledge through self-learning or training including mandatory CPE requirements.
• Share knowledge with BIA colleagues and peers in the business.
Person Specification
An effective Audit Senior within BIA will be able to:
Business Skills
1. Understand customer needs and priorities to provide quality services
2. Use creative problem solving and successfully execute tasks
3. Explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a variety of settings both orally and in writing
Commercial Effectiveness
1. Make a productive contribution to revenue generation
2. Effectively manage time, resources and budget
3. Understand the business and its drivers
4. Positively contribute to the reputation of the company
Control Environment
1. Be aware of, adhere to and comply with governance, risk policies, procedures and compliance policies
2. Escalate breaches of policies and procedures
3. Maintain appropriate documentation
Management & Leadership
1. Develop and implement a vision that integrates key goals and priorities
2. Balance change
3. Apply management principles and approaches to increase workplace performance
4. Make timely and effective decisions and produce results in the face of adversity
Personal & Interpersonal
1. Demonstrate integrity, initiative and commitment when interacting with colleagues & clients
2. Win together through collaboration & teamwork
3. Be aware of personal development needs and work to gain the experiences and training necessary to progress professionally and remain current
4. Contribute to the bank's well-being & culture
Technical Knowledge
1. Maintain an in-depth understanding of relevant and up to date technical knowledge, applications and techniques
2. Use technical knowledge to create new opportunities and solutions
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS
• Embrace all areas of the Group's Equality and Diversity agenda.
• Ensure compliance with the Group's Health and Safety requirements.
• Exhibit and perform in accordance with Barclays' Guiding Principles.
We will judge you on your ability and nothing else.
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