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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an international team shaping, strengthening, and overseeing the Financial Crime risk frameworks within a dynamic and globally connected business. The Private Bank and Wealth Management (PBWM) Financial Crime Compliance (Business Oversight Compliance – BOC) reports into the Barclays Bank PLC MLRO and partners closely with the PBWM business. The team plays a critical role in safeguarding the organisation through independent oversight, expert advisory support on Financial Crime (FC) risks and co-ordinating global activity, with a core focus on Anti‑Money Laundering (AML). This includes the review and challenge of FC related issues and change projects; the support and development FC controls in relation to business day to day activities; and advise and apply industry AML best practice in relation to UK and international rules and regulations on complex client matters.
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
Requirements:
Proven ability to challenge effectively and constructively, applying sound judgement and regulatory knowledge to complex scenarios
Creative and forward‑thinking, with the ability to identify pragmatic solutions and contribute to continuous improvement of FC frameworks and processes
Highly organised and structured with excellent written communications skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deliverables
Skilled in managing cross‑functional relationships and coordinating activity across diverse stakeholder groups
Analytical skills, with the ability to identify themes and trends from large volumes of data
aligned with financial crime risk management
Have experience and knowledge to be able to challenge risk-based judgements on all aspects of the Financial Crime Control Environment including, but not limited to, client portfolio risk, transaction monitoring risk mitigation strategies, framework and controls, risk assessments and regulatory responses
Demonstrated ability to drive projects and programmes of work from initiation through to completion, both independently and collaboratively
Ability to operate and drive activity autonomously or collectively as a team
Be able to consider multiple options from different perspectives to identify pragmatic and effective solutions
Be confident and comfortable in articulating rationale and approach for decision making to senior stakeholders in a succinct and concise manner
What we offer:
Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive culture
Opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements