Financial Crime Compliance - VP - Integrated Financial Crime Programme (12 Month Secondment)

Barclays; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Financial Crime Compliance VP to oversee AML operations and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The role involves designing risk management models and collaborating with various stakeholders to mitigate financial crime risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the financial services industry, particularly in AML transformation projects, and demonstrate strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services and AML Transformation projects.
• Good understanding of financial crime capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess compliance risks and conduct investigations of compliance events.
• Implement compliance policies and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Change Management

Strategic Thinking

Job description

The Financial Crime Compliance VP is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of the target state AML operating model across the Group. This includes supporting the accountabilities and responsibilities across the first and second lines of defence, developing detailed implementation plans, and working with stakeholders to ensure delivery.

To be successful as a Financial Crime Compliance VP, you should have:

• Experience in the Financial Services Industry and AML Transformation projects
• Experience in Business Analysis and Business Change, including stakeholder engagement and drafting design papers
• Good understanding of 1st and 2nd line of defence financial crime capabilities and their interaction
• Experience in designing and implementing risk management operating models and embedding responsibilities across processes, systems, and controls

Highly valued skills include:

• Cross-line of business knowledge, such as Retail, Private Banking, Wealth Management, Corporate, and Investment Banking

You may be assessed on skills like risk and controls, change management, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, and job-specific technical skills.

Purpose of the role

To provide data-led oversight and challenge on business and compliance matters, ensuring the organization operates in compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.

Accountabilities

• Assess compliance risks through reviews of activities, changes, processes, testing, and systems
• Investigate potential market abuse, including Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation, or Anti-Competitive Conduct
• Conduct investigations of compliance risk events or breaches and oversee corrective actions
• Implement compliance policies aligned with regulatory requirements and international standards
• Collaborate with relevant teams to manage compliance and risk
• Identify and oversee potential money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crimes

Vice President Expectations

• Contribute to strategy, requirements, and recommendations for change; manage resources, budgets, and policies
• If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, and lead performance management
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen, Energize, Align, Develop
• For individual contributors, serve as subject matter experts, guide technical direction, and mentor others
• Advise stakeholders on impact and alignment
• Manage risks and strengthen controls
• Understand organizational functions to support business goals
• Collaborate across areas to stay aligned with business strategies
• Develop solutions using analytical and innovative thinking
• Build relationships with stakeholders to achieve objectives

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays Values and Mindset to uphold our standards and culture.