VP - Financial Crime - Transaction Banking

Essential Skills / Basic Qualifications Experience across Anti-Money Laundering policies, processes, and controls Understanding of regulatory requirements and expectations across jurisdictions regionally Experience managing financial crime risk specifically in Transaction Banking/Corporate Banking Experience in Risk & Governance, including the ability to navigate complex governance structures across 1LOD and 2LOD Creative and forward thinking, striving to improve and find solutions through effective innovation and the ability to manage projects and programmes of work end to end Highly organised and structured with excellent written communication skills Skilful coordination in working across a wide range of stakeholders both within and beyond the function with the ability to manage competing priorities and demanding workloads You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, as well as job‑specific technical skills. 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 would 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disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.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 provide data‑led expert oversight and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence that the organisation is operating in 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 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 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 To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, define jobs and responsibilities, plan for the department’s future needs and operations, counsel employees on performance and contribute to employee pay decisions/changes. May also lead specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long‑term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver consistently excellent standards. 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, act as a subject‑matter expert within own discipline and guide technical direction. Lead collaborative, multi‑year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. Train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long‑term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross‑functional areas of impact and alignment Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business Collaborate with other areas of work, for business‑aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought, comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In‑depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem‑solving processes Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr