Global Transaction Monitoring QA Analyst

Barclays; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Glasgow is seeking a Transaction Monitoring UK and International Corporate Quality Assurance Analyst (BA4) to review investigations and judge whether financial crime risks are correctly identified, investigated, evidenced and concluded. You will apply QA methodologies, recording findings and supporting remediation within a collaborative team of SMEs, driving continuous QA improvements.

You will be expected to maintain high standards of written and verbal communication, work with

Qualifications

• Experience in Transaction Monitoring investigations, QA or a related financial crime role.
• Good working knowledge of money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions risks with exposure to complex corporate activity.
• Ability to review investigations against defined policies, identify gaps and record clear findings.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills with risk awareness.
• Clear written and verbal communication and ability to collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify industry trends and develop best practices in QA for Transaction Monitoring.
• Collaborate with teams across the bank to align QA processes.
• Develop and govern internal QA procedures, standards and specifications.
• Create reports and presentations on QA performance for senior stakeholders.
• Provide feedback, coaching and guidance to colleagues on QA findings.
• Conduct service quality assessments to ensure regulatory compliance and drive improvements.

Skills

Transaction Monitoring

Quality Assurance

Financial Crime

Investigations

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Case management systems

Screening systems

QA sampling

Job description

Barclays in Glasgow is seeking a Transaction Monitoring UK and International Corporate Quality Assurance Analyst (BA4) to review investigations and judge whether financial crime risks are correctly identified, investigated, evidenced and concluded. You will apply QA methodologies, recording findings and supporting remediation within a collaborative team of SMEs, driving continuous QA improvements.

You will be expected to maintain high standards of written and verbal communication, work with