Internal Audit Management Information AVP

Join us as an Assistant Vice President within our Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) Management Information team which is responsible for collating and circulating the operational data on the performance of the Barclays Internal Audit function. The role holder will primarily focus on a suite of reports and dashboards to be used across the department, ensuring the production of consistent, impactful MI and identification of opportunities for automation and simplification.

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

• Experienced in working with complex datasets with a proven track record of strong stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong skills in data story telling and data visualization tools (Tableau preferred); you will be comfortable in working with stakeholders to translate reporting needs into high quality data outputs and visualisations that enable BIA to deliver and prioritise in an impactful, efficient way.

• SQL knowledge with a great understanding of relational databases

• Strong MS Excel skills with extensive use of Power Query

• Strong skills in Power Automate and working knowledge of MS SharePoint in developing content in support of Data reporting

Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in predictive modelling, forecasting and analytical experience with strong SQL & Python skills

• Some awareness of Machine Learning and the advantages of using machine learning to increase efficiency in the data moving forward

• Working knowledge of relevant operational, change and security policies, procedures and standards and ability to demonstrate practical application of this knowledge.

You may be assessed on 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.

This role can be based in London, Knutsford or Northampton.

Purpose of the role

To provide administrative, analytical, and research support to the Internal Audit team, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the audit function. 

Accountabilities

• Development and execution of operational practices to effectively manage internal audit functions.
• Guidance and support for internal audit functions, by providing technical support and assisting with audit administration, including planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Development and execution of departmental training to support compliance with internal policies, including content development and training development sessions.
• Monitoring of compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• 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.