Control Assurance & Design Manager – Northampton recruitment

In addition this role supports improvements to the Control Environment. These improvements include improvements to risk management through new or improved controls as well as improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of controls. This is executed through as a team - as well as through services provided by specialist Governance and Control Utility teams (Information Risk Management, Operational Risk, 3rd Party Assurance, Business Resilience and the Design Team).

To be successful in this role, you will ideally:

• Have proven ability to support effective strategies that balance short-term requirements with long-term perspectives and business plans and expectations

• Able to apply broad knowledge and reasoned experience when addressing complex issues and communicate a range of potential solutions in straightforward terms to employees at all levels in the organisation

• Develops a deep understanding of customers businesses; is able to identify trends, anticipate potential requirements

• Competent working with both operational and technical controls

• Proven ability to cultivate a network of contacts throughout an organisation

• Identifies and addresses inefficiencies in systems , processes and controls escalating where appropriate

• Proactively establishes and enforces controls that balance risk and opportunity.

• Able to clearly define strategic issues in a fast-changing environment and effectively manage areas of ambiguity

• Proven ability to generate new and creative ideas whilst promoting and sharing innovative practices throughout the organisation

• Understands and leverages use of technology, integrating in to overall business strategies and solutions where appropriate  

Innovation in your career

At Barclaycard, we believe that change is a good thing. We encourage new ideas and innovation, and are committed to keeping one step ahead of the competition and making payments simpler for our customers. We're always thinking ahead, and have exciting plans for the future

Barclaycard

From Europe to the USA, and from Africa and the Middle East to the Far East, over 23 million Barclaycard customers enjoy the benefits of our innovative approach to business. Dedicated to success, our strong international growth has laid the foundation for an exciting future where we truly drive solutions that make payments simpler for all of our customers.

What you will get in return

With a highly competitive salary and an attractive pension package, you'll enjoy a great range of benefits at Barclaycard. Private healthcare and above average holiday entitlements are standard, and we'll match your career aspirations to superb training and development opportunities.