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Customer Financial Crime BOC, AVP

Noida, India

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Date live: 11/12/2024

Business Area: Compliance

Area of Expertise: Compliance

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000018388

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Barclays Compliance

Compliance is a broad, multidisciplinary function at Barclays that oversees our global business operations. We ensure the bank lives its values, meets regulatory requirements, and follows our codes of conduct. Compliance helps manage financial affairs safely, prevents crime, and eliminates bad practices, acting as guardians for customers, colleagues, assets, shareholders, and reputation. This vital, challenging, and rewarding role protects customers, defends our reputation, and defines our business practices. Without Compliance, Barclays could not operate.

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Join us as a "Customer Financial Crime BOC, AVP" at Barclays where you'll

be a part of a world-class to support the MLRO and Accountable Executive for Financial Crime (SMF17 and SMF16) for Barclays UK in the management and oversight of financial crime risk in BUK Financial Crime Compliance through execution of the department's strategic objectives. There will be a focus on both business-as-usual oversight as well as support for regulatory change projects.

This will involve working with business stakeholders, 1LOD and the BUK Compliance teams to oversee the delivery of business strategy from a financial crime prevention perspective, enhance the compliance culture in the business and provide technical guidance, support and tailored feedback on regulatory issues.

The successful candidate will ensure that business changes as well as existing processes, systems and controls comply with the appropriate financial crime compliance regulatory obligations and Barclays’ standards and principles.

To be a successful a "Customer Financial Crime BOC, AVP", you should have

experience with (Mandatory)

· Provide day-to-day financial crime compliance oversight of the BUK Customer, Products and Channels business and BUK Businesses Governance, Risk and Control activities.

· Provide financial crime compliance related guidance and advice on the development of products, services and supporting technologies including an assessment of related regulatory risks.

· Identify, manage and escalate financial crime compliance issues

and risk themes within the business

· Maintain an awareness of the BUK Customer, Products and Channels business strategy to ensure robust oversight is provided and lead for Financial Crime Compliance on projects of strategic importance for the

business.

· Demonstrate ownership of issues and breaches,ensuring they are logged and tracked to conclusion and escalated to senior

management where appropriate

Assist in the successful oversight of the One Compliance Risk Assessment and RCSA for a given coverage area

·  Support regulatory visits and information requests

ensuring all requirements are responded to, logged and actions satisfactorily

met

· Contribute towards relevant external consultations, discussions and policy debates as required, provide input on assigned Policy and Standards as required

· Assist the broader team in driving a positive Compliance culture within the business and progressing the Financial Crime Compliance Strategy

Person Specification

  • Naturally inquisitive and quick to assess information in order to assimilate key risks and issues

  • Able to exercise judgement and work collaboratively to drive good customer outcomes

  • Innovative and a strategic thinker Digitally savvy and awareness of existing and emerging technologies 

  • Understand of the role of Financial Crime Compliance, its activities and knowledge of regulatory requirements, principles, rules and guidance in relation to retail banking 

  • Prior experience in a Governance, Risk and/or Compliance role

  • Working knowledge of Barclays UK, including structure, products and systems

  • Understand management reporting and governance requirements in a regulated financial  services organisation

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

  • Communication skills – ability to communicate complex scenarios simply, clearly and briefly

  • Influencing skills – ability to build relationships, make impactful contributions and effectively influence business strategy

  • Execution skills – ability to proactively set deadlines for the business and monitor progress, escalating if required; ability to proactively set deadlines for compliance actions and deliver them on time

  • Problem solving skills – critical thinking, problem solving, future proofing and risk based decision making 

  • Ability to self-learn, adapt, be relentlessly curious and challenge outside of comfort zone

Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications:

  • Educated to degree level and/or relevant academic qualification (e.g. International Compliance Association AML Diploma or similar)

  • Previous experience working in a Governance, Risk management, Compliance and/or Anti-Money Laundering role

  • Knowledge of Barclaycard structure, products, systems, staff and outsourced facilities

  • Experience and understanding of banking, cards, and/or payments industry

Location: Noida

Purpose of the role

To provide data-led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence that the organisation is operating in a compliance with Barclays legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities. 

Accountabilities

  • Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems to.
  • Identification and investigation of potential market abuse, including but not limited to, Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation or Anti-Competitive Conduct.
  • Conduct investigation of compliance risk events or breaches. Oversight and check and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures to avoid future occurrences.
  • Implementation of compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and ensuring that the bank’s internal policies are aligned with international standards, including jurisdictional requirements.
  • Collaboration with 1LOD, other relevant Compliance teams and legal, and relevant risk management functions to facilitate a comprehensive approach to compliance and risk management.
  • Identification, investigation and oversight of potential money laundering, terrorist financing or other financial crime.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

  • To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
  • Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
  • 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 will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
  • Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
  • Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
  • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
  • Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
  • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
  • Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
  • Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
  • Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

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.

Barclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review Adjustments to the recruitment process.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.

To find out more about Barclays' strategy please click here.

Barclays offers a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

Learn more about Barclays locations

Across our campuses, we offer modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Facilities include wellness rooms, on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations. Designed for innovation and comfort, they support a dynamic and productive work environment.

Gain access to wellness rooms, gyms and mental health support.

Our welcoming and inclusive culture supports you to bring your whole self to work, explore your potential and pursue your passions.

Modern spaces designed for teamwork and brainstorming.

There’s so much more than work to involve and engage you on campus. From socialising to sports, from community events to volunteering.

Learn more about Barclays locations

Across our campuses, we offer modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Facilities include wellness rooms, on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations. Designed for innovation and comfort, they support a dynamic and productive work environment.

Health and wellness

Gain access to wellness rooms, gyms and mental health support.

A place where you can belong

Our welcoming and inclusive culture supports you to bring your whole self to work, explore your potential and pursue your passions.

Collaborative Areas

Modern spaces designed for teamwork and brainstorming.

More than work

There’s so much more than work to involve and engage you on campus. From socialising to sports, from community events to volunteering.

Be you. Be valued. Belong.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success. Our colleague networks offer connection, support, and growth, while our "This is Me" series shares the unique stories of our colleagues. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Barclays values you for who you are and ensures you truly belong.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our DE&I page.  

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Application Process

Your application

We’ll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter.

1

Your assessment

Covering your behaviours and ability at work.

2

Your interview

Exploring your past experiences and skills.

3

Next step

We’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process

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Working flexibly

We’re committed to providing an inclusive culture and environment, that recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives, as well as enabling us to better service our customers’ and clients’ needs.

Our approach to working flexibly is designed to support you to balance your life and to accommodate diverse needs, whilst still allowing us to meet our business needs. If you’d like to request a flexible working arrangement, please discuss this with your hiring manager.

Hybrid working: Our approach to hybrid working ensures there’s the right balance of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, as required for each role. For business areas that offer a hybrid working experience, this will be in a structured way, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week. Some roles may require full onsite working. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager.

We continue to embed and review our hybrid working environment and remain in a phase of testing and learning. This means that working arrangements could change, with reasonable notice, to align with the needs of our business.

Barclays is built on an international scale.

Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.

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