Job Description

Purpose of the role

To assess the integrity and effectiveness of the banks internal control framework to support the mitigation of risk and protection of the banks operational, financial, and reputational risk.  

Accountabilities

• Knowledge of business areas, products, processes and platforms to be able to assess risk
• Collaboration with various stakeholders across the bank and business units to improve overall control effectiveness through detailed documentation of control assessments, procedures, and findings.
• 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.
• Development of reports to communicate key findings from risk assessment including control weaknesses and recommendations to control owners, senior management, and other stakeholders.
• Execution of reviews to determine the effectiveness of the bank's internal controls framework aligned to established and evolving policies, regulation, and best practice.
• Implementation of adherence to the Barclays Controls Framework and set appropriate methodology of assessing controls against the Controls Framework.

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, etc).to 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.

Overview

As part of establishing the new Barclays Türkiye subsidiary, we are seeking an Internal Controls professional to join the local organisation. This role will be based in Türkiye and will play a critical part in ensuring robust governance, adherence to local regulatory requirements, and effective risk management across the business.

In addition to supporting the Türkiye entity, the role will also provide Internal Controls support to Global Markets locations across the Middle East and Israel.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain internal control frameworks aligned with local regulatory expectations and Barclays’ global standards.
• Ensure compliance with Capital Markets Board (CMB) regulations, undertake assurance activity for the Türkiye entity and support regulatory submissions as needed.
• Partner with Markets teams (FX, rates, fixed income, equities, structured credit) to identify, assess, and mitigate control risks.
• Support risk assessments, control testing, issue remediation, and governance reporting.
• Liaise with stakeholders across Türkiye, the Middle East, and Israel to ensure consistent application of risk and control standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in risk, control, or compliance functions.
• Four‑year university degree.
• SPL License 3 (exam administered in Turkish).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Türkiye Capital Markets Board regulations.
• Experience across Markets asset classes including FX, rates, fixed income, equities, and structured credit.
• Professional risk‑management certifications (e.g., FRM, CRM) are advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast‑paced, multi‑jurisdictional environments.