BIA Financial Crime Validation Office - Analyst

Barclays UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution seeks a Financial Crime Validation Office - Analyst in Glasgow. The role involves validating regulatory findings, focusing on AML and financial crime. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial services, strong communication skills, and an understanding of UK regulations. Join a team focused on continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within financial services.
• Knowledge of AML and UK regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support audit development and delivery.
• Identify operational risks to support the audit plan.
• Assess internal control effectiveness.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on regulatory news and trends.

Skills

Knowledge of financial crime risk

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience in financial services

Job description

Join us as a Financial Crime Validation Office - Analyst within our newly established Barclays Internal Audit Financial Crime Validation team. You will work across London, Glasgow, and India, validating regulatory findings and making recommendations. The primary focus is on AML and other areas of financial crime.

To succeed, you should have:

• Knowledge of financial crime risk, control, AML, and UK regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail
• Experience within financial services

Valued skills include:

• Audit, Assurance, or Compliance experience with an AML background

This role is based in Glasgow.

Purpose of the role

Support the development of audits aligned with bank standards by collaborating with colleagues, providing accurate information, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Accountabilities

• Support audit development and delivery, including financial statements, operational processes, IT systems, and risk management
• Identify operational risks to support the Barclays Internal Audit Plan through risk assessments
• Assess internal control effectiveness and their ability to mitigate risks
• Communicate key findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Identify regulatory news and industry trends to provide insights and best practices

Analyst Expectations

• Perform activities timely and to a high standard, driving continuous improvement
• Possess in-depth technical knowledge in your area
• Lead or develop technical expertise, guiding team members and supporting their development
• If in a leadership role, demonstrate Barclays' LEAD behaviours: Listen, Energise, Align, Develop
• Act as an advisor or develop technical expertise as an individual contributor
• Impact related teams and partner across functions
• Take responsibility for operational activities and escalate policy breaches appropriately
• Embed new policies and influence decision-making
• Manage risks and controls, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations
• Understand how your sub-function contributes to organizational objectives
• Make evaluative judgments, solve problems, and communicate effectively with stakeholders

All colleagues are expected to embody the Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.