Job Description

Date live:

11/06/2025

Business Area:

BIA

Area of Expertise:

Audit

Contract:

Permanent

Reference Code:

JR-0000049616

In Audit, you'll play a crucial role in providing independent, reliable, and insightful assurance to the Board and executive management. Your work will focus on evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control over current and evolving risks, adhering to international auditing standards and adapting to the changing business environment.

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Join us at Barclays Internal Audit as a Cyber Audit AVP where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide independent and reliable Cyber Security audit assurance to executive management and the Board on governance, risk management, and control effectiveness. In this role, you will contribute to audit planning and execution, risk assessment, control evaluation, and issue resolution. You'll deliver high-quality audit observations and support the development of actionable recommendations to improve business processes.

To be successful you should have experience with below:

Risk and control assessment experience (within an audit or control function responsible for testing driven assurance) covering Cyber Security.

Experience in developing and executing assurance testing approaches in some of the following areas: data security (including cryptography), security configuration, network security, cyber incident response, vulnerability management, cyber threat management, information risk management, data leakage protection, identity & access management, cyber resilience.

Knowledge of new and emerging technology, cyber security, and cyber resilience risks.

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP or other relevant technical qualification; and/or relevant graduate degree).

Practical understanding of relevant regulatory environment.

Working knowledge of cyber security frameworks or standards (e.g. NIST, CIS, ISO).

Highly valued skills:

Financial services industry knowledge.

Exposure to and background knowledge of IT Architecture and a wide range of technology environments including traditional on-premise enterprise environments, cloud and hybrid environments.

Programme /Project delivery experience (including:

agile, waterfall and SDLC) or exposure to auditing major programmes and projects.

Exposure to and usage of data analysis tools to support audit /control work or as part of operational leadership e.g. (Sql, Python etc.).



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 will be based in Knutsford.



Purpose of the role



To support the development of audits aligned to the bank's standards and objectives by working collaboratively with colleagues, providing accurate information and recommendations, and complying with policies and procedures.



Accountabilities



Audit development and delivery support, including financial statements, accounting practices, operational processes, IT systems and risk management.

Identification of operational risks to support the delivery of the Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) Audit Plan through risk assessments.

Assessment of internal control effectiveness and their capability to identify and mitigate risk aligned to regulatory requirements.

Communication of key findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including the Audit Owner, senior managers and directors.

Identification of regulatory news and industry trends/developments to provide timely insight and recommendations for best practice.



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.



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Application Process

Your application



We'll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter.



1

Your assessment



Covering your behaviours and ability at work.



2

Your interview



Exploring your past experiences and skills.



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Next step



We'll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process



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Working flexibly



We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team.



Hybrid working



We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, 'anchor', days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.



Barclays is built on an international scale.



Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.

And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we'll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.