Internal Audit

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, 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.

Join us as a Barclays Internal Audit - Regulatory Assurance - AVP where you will bring your technology expertise to Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) and play a pivotal role in strengthening our audit governance. As part of the BBPLC Mumbai Internal Audit team, you will work closely with experienced Audit Owners (VPs/Directors) to deliver high-quality, risk-based technology audits and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

In this role you will:

• Lead and execute risk-based technology audit work, ensuring accurate assessment of risks and controls.
• Conduct scoping, risk & control identification, control evaluation, audit testing, and documentation using the BIA audit toolkit.
• Deliver high-quality audit observations and reports, ensuring clear insights and actionable outcomes.
• Manage audit teams (where assigned) to ensure smooth audit delivery across scope, timeline, and budget.
• Continuously monitor emerging technology, industry trends, and regulatory changes to refine audit approaches.
• Support BIA reporting by providing accurate, complete, and timely information.
• Take ownership of additional tasks as assigned by the Head of Audit for BBPLC India.
   

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management by leading discussions on audit observations and engaging with clients and Audit Owners.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, promoting transparent and collaborative audit execution.
• Communicate clearly, escalate concerns appropriately, and keep Audit Owners informed throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Provide meaningful feedback to colleagues and be open to receiving feedback for continuous improvement.
• Celebrate success—both yours and your team's—and drive personal learning aligned to your career goals.
• Make informed decisions aligned with Barclays values and uphold ethical behaviour across interactions.
• Protect the reputation of Barclays by ensuring adherence to policies, controls, and governance standards.
   

Basic / Essential Qualification

• Experience managing risk-based Technology audits (Internal or External).
• Technology SME expertise, particularly in:
  • Cloud
  • Cyber Security
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Resiliency
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with BIA teams and senior management.
• Ability to flex and adapt your style based on stakeholder needs.
• Proven experience leading and influencing teams, and delivering high-quality work.

Desirable Skills / Good to Have

• Professional audit/technology certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CIA or equivalent).
• Experience identifying opportunities to use data analytics (SQL, Python) to improve audit testing.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies, industry trends, and financial-services themes.
• Understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape across Cyber, AI, and Resiliency.
   

You maybe assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as:

• Deliver high-quality audits aligned to BIA methodology.
• Identify risks and evaluate controls effectively.
• Influence stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Support the development of a strong control environment within the organisation.

Job location in Mumbai.