Paul McClintock
Controls Assurance Manager @Barclays
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WORK HISTORY
Controls Assurance Manager @Barclays
Edinburgh, GB
Manage assurance activity and lead control and EUDA testing during the transition following Barclays’ acquisition of Tesco Bank. Coordinate all aspects of remediation, alignment with SOX standards and maximised operational controls across finance and core banking functions.• Delivered full UK & US SOX compliance across 120+ key controls and 75+ EUDAs by refreshing processes, identifying material risks, and embedding robust, auditable controls aligned to internal risk frameworks.• Reduced operational risk via targeted remediation actions alongside control/EUDA owners and multifaceted teams.• Closed 100% of identified control and EUDA gaps through targeted remediation, control redesign, and strengthened EUDA governance.• Worked closely with 20+ senior leaders and SMEs to prioritise remediation activity, challenge dry run outcomes, and influence risk acceptance decisions.• Provided executive level MI and risk reporting to senior governance forums, enabling informed escalation and decision making during a high risk integration phase.
ABOUT PAUL MCCLINTOCK
Senior Risk & Controls Manager with extensive experience across Tier‑1 banks, insurers, and professional services firms including Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Tesco Bank, Virgin Money, AXA, AEGON, Phoenix Group, KPMG, Deloitte, and Capita. I specialise in strengthening governance, delivering SOX and assurance programmes, and enhancing operational risk frameworks across complex, regulated environments. Experienced operating across both 1LOD and 2LOD, I apply risk frameworks, compliance regimes, process mapping, controls testing, and operational risk assurance across life, pensions, healthcare, and banking businesses. I work closely with Director‑level stakeholders, senior risk committees, and cross‑functional leadership teams to drive effective challenge and ensure frameworks withstand internal and external scrutiny. I combine deep technical risk expertise with pragmatic leadership, strong judgement, and the ability to influence outcomes in complex stakeholder environments. Repeatedly re‑engaged by major institutions, I am known for delivering high‑quality outcomes in fast‑moving, high‑risk environments and for strengthening risk culture, governance, and control effectiveness.
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