Financial Crime Investigator

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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 an Investment Bank Financial Crime Investigator within Investment Banking, where you will be responsible for handling money laundering, bribery, corruption and sanctions investigations carried out in the first line of defence.
This exciting role is accountable for ensuring compliance with global financial crime regulatory standards while enabling sustainable business growth. You will be responsible for carrying out financial crime investigations across Banking, Markets and the International Corporate Bank, and; ensuring the bank meets regulatory expectations and internal standards while enabling sustainable business growth.

Key accountabilities;
* Executing financial crime investigations across a range of financial crime typologies.
* Conducting manual reviews, including negative media referrals and referrals from internal/external sources.
* Contributing to the design and maintenance of investigative procedures, quality assurance frameworks, and risk-based methodologies.
* Ensuring adherence to AML and Global Sanctions requirements, as well as internal policies and standards.
* Driving continuous improvement in investigative controls, leveraging data analytics and emerging technologies.
* Managing stakeholder relationships effectively

To be successful in this role you will have:
* Experience of conducting financial crime investigations
* A robust understanding of investment banking products & stock markets
* Developed communication skills, with the capability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders.
* A curiosity to continuously learn about the financial crime risk environment, including emerging trends and typologies.

Other highly valued skills might include:
* Experience with trade surveillance systems
* Understanding of Investment Banking and International Corporate Banking
* Experience in handling and assessing complex datasets

You may be assessed on the 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 based in Birmingham