Controls Partner, Senior Manager
TLDR
Strengthen the bank's risk and control framework by assessing adherence to standards, evaluating internal controls, and designing remediation plans for safeguarding the organization.
o Knowledge of business areas, products, processes and platforms to be able to assess risk
o Collaboration with various stakeholders across the bank and business units to improve overall control
effectiveness through detailed documentation of control assessments, procedures, and findings.
o Identification and investigation of potential weaknesses and issues within internal controls to
promote continuous improvement and risk mitigation aligned to the bank’s control framework,
prioritised by its severity to disrupt bank operations.
o Development of reports to communicate key findings from risk assessment including control
weaknesses and recommendations to control owners, senior management, and other stakeholders.
o Execution of reviews to determine the effectiveness of the bank's internal controls framework aligned
to established and evolving policies, regulation, and best practice.
o Implementation of adherence to the Barclays Controls Framework and set appropriate methodology
of assessing controls against the Controls Framework.
Expectations:o To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for
operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
o Influence 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
o 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.
o Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated
issues.
o Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and
governance agenda.
o Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
o 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.
o Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with
business activity and the business strategy.
o 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.
o Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or
information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
o Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
o A background in financial services with experience in risk oversight and control activities, including
issue resolution, documentation of safeguards, and Risk and Control Self-Assessment
o The ability to review processes, recognize potential risks, and establish the safeguards needed to
reduce those risks. This includes evaluating requirements within Barclays Standards and ensuring
existing documented safeguards meet expectations
o Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders and subject matter experts
to successfully complete assignments
o Prior gap assessment experience (preferred)
o FinTech experience (preferred)
o Prior Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) experience
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls,
change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-
specific technical skills.
Best Egg is a tech-enabled financial platform designed to empower individuals to build financial confidence through a range of installment lending solutions and financial health tools. We cater to everyday consumers facing financial challenges, providing them with accessible credit options and resources to make informed financial decisions.
- Employees
- 201-500 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services