IB KYC Advisory

Barclays Bank Plc; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British universal bank is seeking an AVP to join their Financial Crime Compliance function within the KYC Advisory team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in compliance advisory roles and in-depth knowledge of KYC and AML regulations. Responsibilities include supporting compliance efforts and managing relationships across various internal stakeholders. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, requiring excellent communication and organizational skills. A competitive range of personal and financial benefits will be provided.

Benefits

Pension plan after 12 weeks on assignment

Holiday pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at various high street shops and restaurants

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a financial crime advisory or compliance role within a UK or global banking environment.
• Deep knowledge of UK KYC and AML regulations, including practical experience with JMLSG guidance.
• Proven ability to draft clear, concise, and confident guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support and challenge the business to ensure compliance with financial crime regulations.
• Provide advisory and oversight support to business functions.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Financial crime advisory experience

Knowledge of KYC and AML regulations

Stakeholder management skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Join Barclays' Financial Crime Compliance function in a high-impact role as an AVP within the specialized KYC Advisory team. This position is a crucial second line of defence role where you will support and challenge the business to ensure robust compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and wider financial crime regulations. We are seeking a candidate with proven Compliance Advisory experience to integrate into our small, focused KYC Advisory team. You will work collaboratively with various internal stakeholders across the bank, including sanctions teams, screening, product leads, and the policies team.

Responsibilities

• Significant experience in a financial crime advisory or compliance role within a UK or global banking environment, preferably within Corporate and Investment Banking.
• Deep knowledge of UK KYC and AML regulations, including practical experience with JMLSG guidance and other relevant industry standards.
• Proven ability to interpret regulatory requirements and internal policies, providing clear, practical advice on their implementation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to draft clear, concise, and confident guidance and correspondence.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple teams and seniority levels.
• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Experience in second line of defence compliance roles, providing advisory and oversight support to business functions.

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full-service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.

Values

Values Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. The Barclays values inform the foundations of its relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how Barclays measures and rewards the performance of colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.

Diversity

Diversity Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included, and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to Barclays' vision and goals.

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 are discounts at a wide range of high street shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants.