Financial Crime Data Analyst

Barclays; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned financial institution is seeking a skilled Financial Crime Data Analyst to analyze and interpret complex datasets related to payments and compliance. The candidate must have expertise in SQL and Python for data manipulation and proven experience in data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI. This role offers hybrid working options and involves translating data into actionable insights while ensuring compliance with financial crime regulations. Join a diverse team committed to excellence within a leading bank.

Benefits

Pension plan

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at various retailers

Qualifications

• Professional experience as a Data Analyst.
• Demonstrable experience with large datasets.
• Experience in Financial Crime Compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large and complex datasets related to payments.
• Translate data into actionable insights for compliance.
• Create data visualizations and build dashboards.

Skills

Expert proficiency in SQL

Strong programming skills in Python

Data visualization in Tableau or Power BI

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Tools

Hadoop

Snowflake

Google BigQuery

AWS Redshift

Job description

Financial Crime Data Analyst

Location: London Northampton, Glasgow UK

Duration: 6 months

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst to join our team, focusing on the analysis of large and complex datasets related to payments and sanctions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights crucial for compliance and business operations.

Required Skills and Experience

• Professional experience as a Data Analyst
• Expert proficiency in SQL for querying, aggregating, and analyzing large datasets.
• Strong programming skills in Python (including libraries like Pandas, NumPy) for data manipulation and statistical analysis.
• Proven experience working with and processing large-scale, complex datasets stored in Hadoop or similar distributed file systems/data lakes.
• Demonstrable experience creating effective data visualizations and building dashboards in Tableau or Power BI.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Prior experience in the Financial Services or Banking domain.
• Specific experience with Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), or Sanctions compliance data analysis.
• Familiarity with cloud data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Google BigQuery, AWS Redshift).
• Experience with advanced statistical modeling or machine learning techniques applied to financial data.

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank, diversified by business, by customer type, and by geography. Its businesses include consumer banking and payments operations worldwide, as well as a top-tier global corporate and investment bank, all supported by its service company which provides technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.

Our Values

Everything Barclays does is shaped by five values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values underpin how Barclays builds trust with clients, delivers results, and measures success – not just by what is achieved, but by how it is achieved.

Diversity

Barclays is committed to building an inclusive culture where colleagues of all backgrounds feel confident bringing their whole selves to work. Diversity of thought, talent, and experience drives the bank’s ability to deliver excellence.

Hybrid Working

This role is based in London Northampton, Glasgow, UK

Your Benefits

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There’s enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay. You’ll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life. Plus, there’s discounts at heaps of high street shops, restaurants and entertainment - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants.