Head of Financial Crime Execution

Barclays UK; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution is seeking a Head of Financial Crime Execution in London. This pivotal role will focus on minimizing financial crime risks through strategic oversight and compliance management. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in financial regulations and significant leadership experience. Responsibilities include advising senior management, implementing effective risk management strategies, and driving compliance initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of regulatory compliance and financial crime risks.
• Experience managing large teams and complex functions effectively.
• Strong negotiation and influence skills, especially with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee compliance with financial crime regulations.
• Provide expert advice to leadership on financial crime risk management.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance the organization's risk and compliance environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Finance, Law, or a related field

Job description

The UK Corporate Banking Head of Financial Crime Execution is responsible for ensuring that UK Corporate effectively plans, designs, and executes strategies to minimize financial crime risk, including Anti-money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, and bribery and corruption, in line with Barclays Group Financial Crime Policies and Standards. The role aims to protect the Bank, its Clients, employees, and wider society from the serious and negative effects of financial crime.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of regulatory changes, legislation, industry practices, and thematic risk drivers.
• Review and challenge risk assessments to understand inherent risks and ensure controls are effective.
• Identify and evaluate financial crime risks and control weaknesses, analyzing their impact.
• Deliver Financial Crime challenge and oversight as part of the Strategic Vision, including leading thematic risk identification and control environment enhancements.
• Work with senior stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk management across processes like customer onboarding, monitoring, and reporting.
• Define and oversee transformation programmes as an Accountable Executive.
• Advise senior management and committees on financial crime risks and strategic initiatives.
• Lead the Financial Crime Execution team, providing governance and control direction.
• Collaborate with second line functions to influence policies and standards, focusing on mutually prioritized areas.
• Engage with senior leaders on progress and escalate risks as needed.

Purpose of the role

To provide data-led oversight, challenge, and evidence of compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities.

Accountabilities

• Assess compliance risks through reviews of activities, processes, and systems.
• Investigate potential market abuse and oversee corrective actions.
• Implement and align compliance policies with international standards.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to manage compliance and financial crime risks.

Managing Director Expectations

• Manage a large/diverse function, setting strategic direction to strengthen and grow the business.
• Lead and mentor teams, fostering a performance culture.
• Influence senior stakeholders and develop company policies.
• Assess and manage risks to protect and grow the business.
• Represent Barclays externally and shape its public image.

All senior leaders are expected to demonstrate leadership behaviours aligned with Barclays' values and mindset, fostering an environment of respect, integrity, service, excellence, and stewardship, while empowering, challenging, and driving the organization forward.