AVP Economic Crime Risk Leader

8192 Barclays Bank UK PLC; Northampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays Bank UK PLC in London or Northampton is seeking an Economic Crime Risk Manager to support the Risk Function by identifying, assessing, mitigating and monitoring economic crime risks across business units and activities.

You will help develop desktop procedures, maintain regulatory compliance, and lead a team to strengthen controls. Strong AML knowledge, first-line risk experience, and the ability to influence stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a first-line Economic Crime role with the ability to identify, assess and mitigate financial crime risks across business activities.
• Financial Services experience with knowledge of Business Banking products and related risk considerations.
• Knowledge of UK financial crime legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice for Economic Crime risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in due diligence and onboarding.
• Experience drafting and maintaining desktop procedures, guidance and operating standards.
• Understanding of AML regulations and JMLSG guidance and best practice.
• Experience supporting risk and control framework improvements across the customer lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure procedural documentation remains accurate, up-to-date and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote process consistency, strengthen controls and support risk management.
• Contribute to regulatory change initiatives and horizon scanning activities.
• Lead and coach team members, guiding complex tasks and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

AML knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

ICA AML Diploma

ACAMS

Job description

Barclays Bank UK PLC in London or Northampton is seeking an Economic Crime Risk Manager to support the Risk Function by identifying, assessing, mitigating and monitoring economic crime risks across business units and activities.

You will help develop desktop procedures, maintain regulatory compliance, and lead a team to strengthen controls. Strong AML knowledge, first-line risk experience, and the ability to influence stakeholders are essential.