Risk and Control Specialist Job at Barclays (London)

Risk and Control Specialist

Barclays

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Join us as a key member of the MLRO office team, working closely with the BBPLC MLRO and the Global Financial Crime colleagues to support the oversight, coordination, and delivery of the Bank’s financial crime agenda. The role will provide day‑to‑day support to the MLRO Office across a broad range of strategic deliveries running concurrently. This role requires stakeholder management, coordination skills, and a project style organisational approach to work. The work will include working closely with the BBPLC FC Chief of Staff and global teams to coordinate inputs, track progress, support governance and ensure clear, accurate and timely reporting to senior forums.

Job Responsibility:

Strategic support to senior executives, such as the CEO or other top-level leaders including assistance in the development and execution of in year and multi-year business strategy, research, and analysis to support decision-making and act as delegate for the senior executive in specific situations
Management of Colleague engagement planning in line with the strategic direction, managing communication channels and ensuring effective coordination across different departments and teams
Management of key projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of senior executives, ensuring strategic projects are on track, monitoring of progress, and provision of regular updates to the executive team
Improvement of operational efficiency, alongside functional partners, within the organisation including the identification of areas for improvement, streamlining of processes, and implementation of consistently excellent best practices to enhance productivity and effectiveness
Development of performance reporting for key metrics that reinforce the strategic objectives of the division and support the external commitments made
Analyse and draw insight to drive performance
Involvement in aspects of financial analysis and budget management, including assistance in financial planning, forecasting, cost management and monitoring of financial performance against targets
Support to senior leadership to ensure appropriate resourcing across the business/function including planning and forecasting, partnering with HR to drive talent development and succession planning including the identification of high-potential employees, provision of mentorship and guidance, and support to leadership development and diversity initiatives
Support to the senior executive with risk and control oversight, escalation, crisis management and risk mitigation, support the development of contingency plans, coordination of responses to emergencies, and ensure business continuity
Implementation of a robust governance framework which supports the board of directors, executive forums and governance committees through the preparation of board materials, organisation of meetings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

Requirements:

Strong experience within Financial Crime with a good understanding of financial crime risks, controls and effective governance
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel, applying strong organisation, prioritisation and project management skills
Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate, well‑structured and high‑quality written materials for senior audiences
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage, influence and challenge effectively across a global stakeholder base
Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to present complex information succinctly and confidently

Nice to have:

Strong drive and accountability, with the ability to work at pace in a dynamic environment
Well‑developed presentation skills and confidence preparing materials for senior governance forums
Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and adapt quickly to changing priorities
A collaborative approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships across Compliance and the wider organisation

What we offer:

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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