Advisory: Screening Advisory (General)

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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 a Advisory: Screening Advisory (General) where you will support the UKC 1LOD Financial Crime team by providing deep expertise in sanctions/PEP/adverse media screening controls across the client lifecycle. You will focus on ensuring screening controls are effective, aligned to policy and regulatory expectations, and operating as intended across relevant jurisdictions, including appropriate oversight of shared service and/or outsourced delivery.

Key Responsibilities include:
* Provide 1LOD advisory and oversight for sanctions/PEP/name screening controls across onboarding, periodic review, and exit activities.
* Review and challenge the screening control environment to provide assurance that controls are designed and operating effectively, including controls performed by shared services or outsourced service providers.
* Assess and advise on the impact of policy, regulatory changes and strategic initiatives on screening requirements and associated operating procedures.
* Ability to lead complex investigations into screening incidents from a 1st line perspective and prepare internal and external communications on this when required
* Identify, escalate, and manage emerging screening risks and issues in line with Barclays Issue Management Standards.
* Enable effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g., Coverage/Product, Operations, technology/model owners where applicable, and second line Financial Crime Compliance) on screening matters.
* Support continuous improvement of screening processes and oversight, including the use of relevant KRIs and management information to evidence control performance and drive remediation.
* Ensure all advice and activities are consistent with regulatory requirements, the Barclays Enterprise Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Standards.
* Leading Deep dives/read across exercises from a 1st LOD advisory perspective

To be successful in this role you will have:
* Advanced degree level education and/or strong academic track record.
* Deep understanding and prior experience of managing screening risk and controls in wholesale banking, including sanctions and PEP/name screening.
* Knowledge of regulatory expectations across multiple geographies (e.g. US, UK, EU, APAC) as they relate to sanctions and screening.
* Experience managing stakeholder relationships across multiple jurisdictions and influencing across matrix structures.
* Ability to deal with high levels of ambiguity, take in large volumes of information quickly, and communicate clearly to non-expert audiences under pressure.
* Experience focusing on developing and implementing consistent risk and control global frameworks within an organisation.
* CAMS, ICA, or similar financial crime certifications preferrable.

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 located in London