Risk Governance Specialist

Barclays; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Barclays seeks a Risk Governance Specialist AVP in London to lead governance transformation workstreams within Investment Bank Financial Crime. You will manage risk-based governance inventories and enhance handling of regulatory requests and visits.

The role requires strong collaboration across functions, excellent communication, and a data-driven approach to improve controls and artefacts, with a focus on regulatory compliance and risk reduction.

Qualifications

• Understanding of financial crime risk in investment banking (AML, Sanctions, ABC)
• Knowledge of 1LoD financial crime controls (KYC/CDD, transaction due diligence, sanctions screening) and risk frameworks
• Proven ability to collaborate with multiple functions and deliver tasks on time

Responsibilities

• Lead selected governance transformation workstreams.
• Manage IB FC’s risk-based approach inventory.
• Enhance handling of regulatory/audit requests and visits.
• Identify improvements to FC controls QC design and operation.
• Produce and maintain IB FC Governance artefacts.
• Map IB FC book of work to regulatory commitments and audit findings.

Skills

Financial crime risk

AML

Sanctions

KYC/CDD

Stakeholder management

Regulatory frameworks

Data analysis

Job description

Role: Risk Governance Specialist AVP

Location: London, UK

Contract: 6 Months PAYE

About the role

Investment Bank Financial Crime (IB FC) is responsible for the management and oversight of financial crime risk for the Investment Bank, which comprises Banking, Markets, Research and the International Corporate Bank, and its service providers. The IB FC Governance & Oversight function is responsible for governance, training & communications and quality assurance of IB financial crime control processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead selected governance transformation workstreams.

• Manage IB FC’s risk-based approach inventory.

• Enhance IB FC’s approach for managing regulatory / audit requests and visits.

• Identify and implement improvements to FC controls QC design and operation.

• Produce and maintain IB FC Governance artefacts.

• Map IB FC book of work to schedule of regulatory commitments, audit and 2LoD findings and self-identified issues.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Understanding of financial crime risk in investment banking (Banking & Markets), including AML, Sanctions, and ABC requirements.

• Knowledge of how 1LoD financial crime controls operate (KYC/CDD, transaction due diligence, sanctions screening, escalations) and risk control frameworks.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from multiple functions and execute tasks to agreed timeframes.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills - able to manage stakeholders and explain complex topics clearly.

• Data-driven mindset with ability to interpret MI and use insights to drive continuous improvement.

• Experience of managing projects and/or delivering dedicated programme workstreams.

Desirable skills include:

• Experience in a 1LoD/2LoD Financial Crime within an investment bank.

• Familiarity with global financial crime regulations and regulatory expectations (FCA, PRA, BSA, OFAC, FATF, EU, MAS, etc.).

• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ICA Diploma in AML, ACAMS, or equivalent).

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

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

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 is currently in the early stages of implementing a hybrid working environment, which means that many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role they are in. Barclays is flexible on how this works and it may continue to change and evolve. Depending on your team, typically this means that colleagues spend a minimum of between 20% to 60% of their time in the office, which could be over a week, a month or a quarter. However, some colleagues may choose to spend more time in the office over a typical period than their role type requires. Barclays also has a flexible working process where, subject to business needs, all colleagues globally are able to request work patterns to reflect their personal circumstances

Your 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's discounts at heaps of high street shops, restaurants and entertainment - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants.