London-based Financial Crime Lead: First Line of Defence

Barclays; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British bank in London is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Lead to oversee critical separation activities and provide expertise in establishing a standalone Financial Crime function. This role demands strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, as well as proven experience in financial crime risk management. The ideal candidate will facilitate the transition and knowledge transfer while identifying control gaps and operational differences to ensure compliance and operational readiness. The position offers a hybrid working model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Pension plan

Holiday pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at various retailers

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing financial crime risks.
• Proven experience in business transformation within a regulated environment.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for financial crime during separation activities.
• Design and implement a standalone Financial Crime function.
• Facilitate smooth transition and knowledge transfer.
• Identify and document control gaps and operational differences.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial crime risk management

Business transformation

Job description

A leading British bank in London is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Lead to oversee critical separation activities and provide expertise in establishing a standalone Financial Crime function. This role demands strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, as well as proven experience in financial crime risk management. The ideal candidate will facilitate the transition and knowledge transfer while identifying control gaps and operational differences to ensure compliance and operational readiness. The position offers a hybrid working model and competitive benefits.