Analyst SOx Assurance

Role Overview: Join Barclays as an Analyst SOX Assurance where your core responsibility is to execute design assessment and operating effectiveness testing of controls in accordance with testing plans and aligned to relevant policies, procedures, and quality standards. You will provide assurance to Management that the processes and controls within the reviewed Business Unit are effectively designed and operating to mitigate the identified risks. At Barclays, you will be part of creating the future rather than just anticipating it. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate across the bank to maintain a satisfactory, robust, and efficient control environment through the execution of ad-hoc assessments and testing on the design and operational effectiveness of the internal controls, aligned to control policies and standards. - Develop detailed test plans and procedures to identify weaknesses in internal controls and other initiatives aligned to the banks control framework to mitigate potential risks and issues, prioritized by severity to disrupt bank operations, potential losses, and reputational impact. - Communicate key findings and observations to relevant stakeholders and business units to improve overall control efficiency and provide corrective actions to senior managers. Collaborate with other control professionals to resolve complex issues and ensure consistent testing methodologies across the bank. - Develop a knowledge center containing detailed documentation of control assessments, testing on design and operational effectiveness of procedures, findings, and the distribution of material on internal controls to train and upskill colleagues within the bank. Qualifications Required: - Qualified Chartered accountant with articleship experience in a reputed firm / MBA Finance with relevant work experience. - Understanding of SOx and Risk Management practices including but not limited to Internal Audit. - Ability to communicate internal control concepts clearly, in a business context. - Ability to interpret, analyze, and derive logical conclusions on data patterns. - Verbal and written communication skills to deal with internal and external stakeholders, keeping stakeholders (including Auditors) up-to-date with the progress of the audit work and observation status. Additional Details of the Company: Barclays expects all colleagues to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship the moral compass guiding actions. Additionally, demonstrating the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive is essential as the operating manual for behavior at Barclays. Role Overview: Join Barclays as an Analyst SOX Assurance where your core responsibility is to execute design assessment and operating effectiveness testing of controls in accordance with testing plans and aligned to relevant policies, procedures, and quality standards. You will provide assurance to Management that the processes and controls within the reviewed Business Unit are effectively designed and operating to mitigate the identified risks. At Barclays, you will be part of creating the future rather than just anticipating it. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate across the bank to maintain a satisfactory, robust, and efficient control environment through the execution of ad-hoc assessments and testing on the design and operational effectiveness of the internal controls, aligned to control policies and standards. - Develop detailed test plans and procedures to identify weaknesses in internal controls and other initiatives aligned to the banks control framework to mitigate potential risks and issues, prioritized by severity to disrupt bank operations, potential losses, and reputational impact. - Communicate key findings and observations to relevant stakeholders and business units to improve overall control efficiency and provide corrective actions to senior managers. Collaborate with other control professionals to resolve complex issues and ensure consistent testing methodologies across the bank. - Develop a knowledge center containing detailed documentation of control assessments, testing on design and operational effectiveness of procedures, findings, and the distribution of material on internal controls to train and upskill colleagues within the bank. Qualifications Required: - Qualified Chartered accountant with articleship experience in a reputed firm / MBA Finance with relevant work experience. - Understanding of SOx and Risk Management practices including but not limited to Internal Audit. - Ability to communicate internal control concepts clearly, in a business context. - Ability to interpret, analyze, and derive logical conclusions on data patterns. - Verbal and written communication skills to deal with internal and external stakeholders, keeping stakeholders (including Auditors) up-to-date with the progress of the audit work and observation status. Additional Details of the Company: Barclay