Barclays
Internal Audit VP - Private Bank and Wealth Management
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Internal Audit VP - Private Bank and Wealth Management
Vice President – Internal Audit (UK Private Bank & Wealth Management), London
About the Role
Join Barclays as Vice President – Internal Audit, leading audits within the UK Private Bank and Wealth Management (PBWM) division. This critical role involves collaborating with the Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) team to develop independent auditee relationships, delivering independent assurances on internal controls’ effectiveness, and driving high-standard audit execution aligned with Barrancy’s audit methodology. You'll also play a strategic role ensuring compliance with the PBWM Audit Plan while fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Purpose of the Role
Support the development of audits aligned to Barclays standards by:
- Providing accurate information, recommendations, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to build effective assurance frameworks.
Accountabilities
Core Responsibilities
- Oversee the development and delivery of audits covering:
- Financial statements and accounting practices
- Operational processes and workflow efficiency
- IT systems and technological governance
- Risk management frameworks
- Identify operational risks through structured risk assessments, contributing to the Barclays Internal Audit Plan.
- Evaluate internal control effectiveness to ensure they meet regulatory requirements, enabling organisations to mitigate risk:
- Communicate key findings and actionable recommendations to:
- Audit Owners, senior managers, and directors
- Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to provide insights on best practices.
- Proactively highlight emerging financial products and services that impact the PBWM division.
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Key Essentials & Qualifications
Mandatory Skills & Experience
- Extensive risk-based auditing experience within Private Banking and Wealth Management.
- Relevant professional qualifications (equivalent to or exceeding ACA or CFA in audit/investment domains).
- Fundamental understanding of Data Analytics and Generative AI, including awareness of tools available.
- Proven expert-level stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills. Outstanding track record in managing audits and driving impact in this field.
Additional Preference Skills
- Applied knowledge of regulatory environments relevant to banking/wealth management (e.g., FCA, MiFID).
- Expertise in managing large-scale audit projects/driving transformational initiatives.
- Acumen in financial products and services, particularly novel offerings within the PBWM sector.
Vice President Expectations
Strategic Leadership
To shape strategy, drive requirements alignment, and recommend change initiatives while managing:
- Resource planning, budgeting, and operating policies.
- Ensuring alignment between Departmental Operations and strategic, tactical priorities.
- Formulating forward-looking strategies to meet long-term needs, including digital/technological transformation.
People Leadership (If Applicable)
Define roles, foster team development through:
- Performance review and compensation decisions.
- Coaching to drive a consistently high-standard culture.
- Exhibit adherence to the LEAD framework:
- Listen and be authentic.
- Energise and inspire.
- Align across the organisation.
- Develop others.
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Individual Contributor Mode
- Establish yourself as a discipline-expert within internal controls, governance, or risk.
- Lead multi-year collaborative assignments, managing multi-disciplinary perspectives.
- Train and mentor junior specialists on technical and strategic operations.
Assurance & Risk Support
- Advise senior stakeholders (functional leadership, management) on impact areas.
- Mitigate risks through assessments, supporting control and governance agendas.
- Demonstrate ownership for managing risks while strengthening controls across your area.
Cross-Business Influence
- Demonstrate deep understanding of Barclays core functions, empowering their strategic effectiveness.
- Collaborate across functions to stay aligned with business activity and strategic goals.
- Craft solutions through advanced analytical thinking comparing complex alternatives.
- Foster trust-based partnerships with internal/external stakeholders to achieve objectives, using negotiation and influencing techniques.
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This role is based in London.
Our Values & Mindset
All colleagues are expected to embody:
- Core Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship
- Barclays Mindset: To Empower, Challenge & Drive in our daily work.
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