Controls Business Partner

Responsibilities

• Assess the integrity and effectiveness of the bank's internal control framework to mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risk.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across various business units to improve control effectiveness through detailed documentation of assessments and findings.
• Identify and investigate potential weaknesses within internal controls to promote continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Develop reports to communicate key findings, control weaknesses, and recommendations to senior management and control owners.
• Execute reviews to ensure the internal control framework aligns with evolving policies, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Implement adherence to the Barclays Controls Framework and establish appropriate methodologies for assessing controls.
• Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Quality Assurance and Control Testing.
• Strong reporting experience with the ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Practical knowledge of internal controls frameworks and their development/maintenance.
• Extensive stakeholder management experience with the ability to influence others positively.
• Solid understanding of Operational Risk management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within global or pan-European teams.
• Strong knowledge of change and transformation processes.
• Effective presentation and training skills.
• High level of business acumen and strategic thinking.

About the Company

Barclays is a leading international financial institution committed to excellence, integrity, and stewardship. We foster a culture of collaboration and curiosity, empowering our people to make a difference. Our employees are driven by a mindset to empower, challenge, and drive results, helping us maintain our position as a top workplace.