Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Barclays; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Glasgow is seeking a Transaction Monitoring Analyst to support day-to-day monitoring, reviews, reporting and issue resolution. The role focuses on AML investigations, alert management and compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will work with cross-functional teams to enhance monitoring processes, drive improvements and implement best practices in Transaction Monitoring services. A solid banking background and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Experience working with transaction monitoring and AML controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Transaction Monitoring initiatives including reviewing and reporting.
• Investigate and resolve alerts and incidents related to transactions and activity.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across monitoring processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align monitoring procedures.
• Develop improvements to monitoring procedures and controls to mitigate risk.
• Contribute to project work aimed at increasing monitoring efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical approach

Transaction Monitoring experience

Strong communication skills

Banking Experience

Job description

Join us as a Transaction Monitoring Analyst at Barclays. In this role you will support business areas with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution.

To be successful as a Transaction Monitoring Analyst you should have:

• An analytical approach to your work.
• Transaction Monitoring experience.
• Strong communication skills.

Some Other Highly Valued Skills May Include

• Banking Experience.

This role will be based out of Glasgow.

Purpose of the role

To support Transaction Monitoring with investigating and reporting suspicious activity to the NCA when necessary.

Accountabilities

• Support with day-to-day Transaction Monitoring initiatives including, reviewing, investigating and reporting through AML expertise.
• Execution of monitoring checks on customers, transactions, and other activities to identify potential risks and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Management of issues and alerts arising from transition monitoring tests, including the investigation and resolution of each incident.
• Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate Transaction Monitoring processes.
• Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations for change in Transaction Monitoring processes.
• Development and implementation of Transaction Monitoring procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in Transaction Monitoring Services.
• Participation in projects and initiatives to improve Transaction Monitoring efficiency and effectiveness.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.