Job Description

Purpose of the role

To provide data-led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence that the organisation is operating in a compliance with Barclays legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities.

Accountabilities

• Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems to.
• Identification and investigation of potential market abuse, including but not limited to, Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation or Anti-Competitive Conduct.
• Conduct investigation of compliance risk events or breaches. Oversight and check and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures to avoid future occurrences.
• Implementation of compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and ensuring that the bank’s internal policies are aligned with international standards, including jurisdictional requirements.
• Collaboration with 1LOD, other relevant Compliance teams and legal, and relevant risk management functions to facilitate a comprehensive approach to compliance and risk management.
• Identification, investigation and oversight of potential money laundering, terrorist financing or other financial crime.

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.

Join us as a IB Financial Crime KYC Advisory, where you will play a key part in the KYC Advisory team within Investment Banking Financial Crime, you will support the strategic oversight and continuous enhancement of the Investment Bank’s KYC programme. You will serve as a key point of contact for first, second and third lines of defence stakeholders, contributing to effective oversight of the KYC programme across Banking, Markets and the International Corporate Bank.

You will act as a delegate for senior leadership within IB Financial Crime Advisory on KYC matters where required, including representing the function in governance forums and supporting strategic initiatives. Providing expert advice to KYC Operations colleagues on the implementation of Barclays Client Lifecycle Standards and driving high-quality, risk-based decision making.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Banking, Markets and Payments Clearing clients, including Correspondent Banks, Payment Service Providers and E-money institutions, with a focus on associated risks and appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support the management of financial crime risks within the client segment, leveraging Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), transactional analysis and data-driven insights to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Provide insightful analysis on emerging risks and trends to senior stakeholders, contributing to the assessment of financial crime implications across portfolios such as Fintech, Foreign Correspondent Banking and NBFIs.
• Leverage organisational data (e.g. RFIs, SARs, client information) to support risk-based decision making and advisory outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with first and second lines of defence, supporting a balanced and objective approach to risk management while influencing stakeholders through data-led insights.
• Identify, coordinate and escalate financial crime issues through established governance channels, ensuring timely and appropriate visibility and resolution.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of management information, reporting and dashboards, improving visibility of risks and enabling actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Ensure all activities and outputs align with regulatory requirements, Barclays’ Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and internal policies.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong SME knowledge in financial crime regulations, risk mitigation strategies, and business segment-specific risks.
• Sector knowledge essential within Investment Banking and Corporate Banking
• Highly analytical with the ability to process large volumes of data and make sophisticated, informed risk assessments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues succinctly to senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and manage projects end-to-end.
• Creative and forward-thinking, with a passion for finding solutions through effective innovation.
• Highly organised with a structured approach to managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Advanced MI and analytical skills, with strong Excel and PowerPoint proficiency, and the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in Birmingham or London.