Financial Crime KYC Advisory

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Subject Matter Expert in financial crime regulations supporting Barclays’ KYC Advisory team within Investment Banking. Collaborating with stakeholders and managing financial crime risks.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial crime regulations and risk mitigation strategies, with strong analytical skills to assess and manage financial crime risks effectively. Proficient in leveraging data for informed decision-making and providing actionable insights to senior stakeholders.

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Subject Matter Expert (SME) KnowledgeFinancial Crime RegulationsRisk Mitigation StrategiesAdvanced MI and Analytical SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisRisk AssessmentEnhanced Due Diligence (EDD)Transactional AnalysisExcel ProficiencyPowerPoint Proficiency

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative TeamworkOrganizational SkillsCreative Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

Investment BankingCorporate BankingFinancial Crime RisksGovernance ChannelsEmerging Risks and Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Banking, Markets and Payments Clearing clients, including Correspondent Banks, Payment Service Providers and E-money institutions
Support the management of financial crime risks within the client segment, leveraging Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), transactional analysis and data-driven insights to identify and mitigate potential threats
Provide insightful analysis on emerging risks and trends to senior stakeholders, contributing to the assessment of financial crime implications across portfolios
Leverage organisational data (e.g. RFIs, SARs, client information) to support risk-based decision making and advisory outcomes
Identify, coordinate and escalate financial crime issues through established governance channels, ensuring timely and appropriate visibility and resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong SME knowledge in financial crime regulations, risk mitigation strategies, and business segment-specific risks
Sector knowledge essential within Investment Banking and Corporate Banking
Highly analytical with the ability to process large volumes of data and make sophisticated, informed risk assessments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues succinctly to senior stakeholders
Proven ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and manage projects end-to-end
Creative and forward-thinking, with a passion for finding solutions through effective innovation
Highly organised with a structured approach to managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
Advanced MI and analytical skills, with strong Excel and PowerPoint proficiency, and the ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Providing expert advice to KYC Operations colleagues on the implementation of Barclays Client Lifecycle Standards
Build and maintain strong relationships with first and second lines of defence, supporting a balanced and objective approach to risk management while influencing stakeholders through data-led insights