We are looking for a hands‑on Financial Crime Advisory Specialist to join our Investment Banking division in Birmingham. This is a pivotal role within the First Line of Defence (1LOD), responsible for connecting programme-level risk oversight with the practical execution of CDD processes, driving consistency, control, and operational effectiveness. This is a hands‑on role that goes beyond advisory support, requiring active involvement in implementing change, challenging existing processes, and ensuring global policies are effectively Embedded within local operations.,
- Lead end-to-end risk oversight across CDD and Financial Crime, ensuring effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of operational, regulatory, and change risks.
- Deliver robust, independent challenge to CDD teams, strengthening control environments and ensuring consistent adherence to regulatory and internal policy standards.
- Drive the implementation and embedding of Financial Crime change initiatives, ensuring alignment with policy intent and sustainable integration into business processes.
- Translate Financial Crime policy into clear, practical application, combining strategic oversight with hands‑on support to enable effective and controlled operational delivery The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical KYC knowledge and broader Financial Crime expertise., Proven experience in a dedicated Financial Crime Advisory within 1LOD and 2LOD role is essential.
- Extensive knowledge of KYC/CDD requirements, with proven experience across multi‑jurisdictional regulatory environments within Corporate & Investment banking, Markets and Banking is essential.
- Experience in developing or managing customer risk assessments, and the drafting and experience in implementing methodology is essential.
- A track record of implementing policy changes on a global scale, including managing complex jurisdictional differences.
- Regulatory Frameworks & Standards (JMLSG, Wolfsberg Doctrine, AMLD, FATF)
Soft Skills:
- Ability to influence and "challenge" stakeholders effectively.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast‑paced Investment Banking environment.
- Adaptability to handle both advisory tasks and "doing" the work.
Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top‑tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.
Values Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. The Barclays values inform the foundations of its relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how Barclays measures and rewards the performance of colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but how you achieve it. Diversity Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included
Location Greater London, England, UK Industry Finance Rate GBP per day Company Barclays
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