IB KYC Advisory

Valueseverything Barclays; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major bank in the UK is seeking an AVP for their KYC Advisory team to ensure compliance with financial regulations. This role involves supporting the business in adhering to KYC and AML mandates, collaborating with diverse teams, and interpreting regulatory requirements. Candidates should have significant experience in compliance within a banking environment and possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, requiring onsite presence for three days a week.

Benefits

Pension plan

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at shops and restaurants

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a compliance role within banking.
• Deep knowledge of UK KYC and AML regulations.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and provide practical advice.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with KYC and AML regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams across the bank.
• Ensure robust compliance through advisory roles.

Skills

Financial crime advisory experience

Knowledge of UK KYC regulations

Stakeholder management skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: AVP, IB KYC Advisory

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

Contract: 6 Months • Hours: 35 hours • Contract Type: PAYE only

Responsibilities

• Join Barclays' Financial Crime Compliance function in a high-impact role as an AVP within the specialized KYC Advisory team.
• Support and challenge the business to ensure robust compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and wider financial crime regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the bank, including sanctions teams, screening, product leads, and the policies team.

Skills & Experience Required

• 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 & Diversity

Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. The values inform the foundations of its relationships with customers and clients and shape how Barclays measures and rewards colleague performance.

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.

Hybrid Working

Barclays offers a hybrid working experience that blends onsite presence with working from home. We have a structured approach with fixed on-site days, minimum two days a week, or more as set by the business area. Please discuss working pattern requirements with the hiring manager. The hybrid model is a test-and-learn phase and may change with reasonable notice to meet business needs.

Your Benefits

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There is enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay, plus 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme. There are also discounts at high street shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.