BSA Officer and Head of US Consumer Bank - Financial Crime Business Oversight Compliance Job at Barclays (Wilmington)

BSA Officer and Head of US Consumer Bank - Financial Crime Business Oversight Compliance

Barclays

Location:
United States , Wilmington

Category:
Banking

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

The Financial Crime Business Oversight Compliance team plays an integral role in protecting Barclays US Consumer Bank (USCB) from the misuse of its products for illegal activity such as money laundering, terrorist financing or other financial-related crimes. It also ensures USCB complies with all applicable laws and group policies. This includes the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act (USPA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and all others relating to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Bribery Corruption (ABC) and Sanctions. 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.

Job Responsibility:

Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems
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
To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives
Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide
Manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business
Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives
Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function
Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately
Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence
Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives
Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives
Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations
Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area
Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally
Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions
Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division

Requirements:

3+ years in BSA Officer / Deputy BSA Officer role within a large financial services company
5+ years’ experience working with Sanctions and BSA/AML regulations required
ACAMS qualification or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience in financial services or credit card industry strongly preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal stakeholders and to achieve influence and support at a senior level
Ability to see projects through to completion
Ability to handle multiple projects at once

What we offer:

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements
Opportunities for social connection, nourishing food and drinks, and dynamic working
Bespoke events, initiatives, activities and growth opportunities
Thoughtfully planned spaces for individual work, collaboration, socializing, and wellbeing

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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BSA Officer and Head of US Consumer Bank - Financial Crime Business Oversight Compliance

Barclays

Location:
United States , Wilmington

Category:
Banking

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

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