Internal Auditor VP - Finance & Tax at Barclays

Key Responsibilities

• Act as audit owner for Finance audits with a focus on valuation control and product control.
• Define audit scope, develop testing strategies and lead end-to-end audit delivery.
• Assess control design and operating effectiveness for valuation processes including IPV, FVA and PVA.
• Provide clear, actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders and influence remediation plans.
• Maintain continuous monitoring of valuation risks and contribute to audit universe risk assessment.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering technical development and high performance.
• Build strong, independent relationships with senior management and act as a respected voice in governance forums.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience in Internal Audit within Financial Services, ideally in a global banking environment.
• Deep understanding of valuation control and product control processes, including IPV, FVA and PVA.
• Strong knowledge of investment banking products and valuation methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead complex audits and manage senior stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience working across multiple geographies and managing global teams.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in Finance functions within an investment bank.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to valuation and prudent valuation.
• Data analytics capability and ability to leverage technology in audit testing.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, FRM or CIA.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior colleagues.