Financial Crime Legal Counsel, Assistant Vice President

Financial Crime Legal Counsel, Assistant Vice President This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Financial Crime Legal Counsel, Assistant Vice President. You will be responsible to ensure that the institution’s activities are conducted in compliance with applicable financial crime laws and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal and reputational risks associated with its activities. Key Responsibilities Legal advice and support to the Business and Bank’s internal functions on financial crime laws, regulations, and rules, including anti‑money laundering (AML), counter‑terrorism and proliferation financing, sanctions, export controls, and anti‑bribery and corruption (ABC). Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank's financial crime compliance practices. Pro‑active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Developing and implementing best‑practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance. Advise and influence decision‑making and contribute to policy development. Collaborate closely with other functions / business divisions, including Compliance and Product Legal. Support other legal teams in representation of the bank in legal proceedings that raise financial crime issues, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. Advising on financial crime compliance policies and procedures, including assessing compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Contribute to and deliver training to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to financial crime. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external, to solve problems creatively and effectively. Leadership & Team Management 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. Demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others. Consult on complex issues and provide advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Other Duties If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours. OR for an individual contributor: lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Qualifications Legal qualification with 4+ years of experience, preferably in Economic sanctions or embargoes, Export controls, AML/CTF and the proceeds of crime controls, Bribery & Corruption laws including the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act and corresponding laws in Asia Pacific, Emerging legal, regulatory and financial crime regulation. Experience in complimentary fields, such as white‑collar investigations/litigation or regulatory practice will also be considered. Self‑starters with an interest in learning about financial crime regulations and how they impact financial institutions. Legal & Regulatory Requirement Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time. Purpose of the role To ensure that the institution’s activities are conducted in compliance with applicable financial crime laws and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal and reputational risks associated with its activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr