Financial Crime Investigations – 12 Month FTC/Secondment

Barclays

. Provide data-led expert oversight, check and challenge on business and compliance matters .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeBirmingham • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial crime investigations, compliance risk assessment, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Proficient in managing stakeholder relationships and implementing effective compliance policies and procedures.

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Financial Crime InvestigationsCompliance Risk AssessmentInvestment Banking ProductsTrade Surveillance SystemsData Analytics

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Hard Skills

Compliance PoliciesRisk ManagementData AnalysisMarket Abuse InvestigationAnti-Money Laundering (AML)Financial Crime TypologiesQuality Assurance FrameworksRegulatory ComplianceChange ManagementBusiness Acumen

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder ManagementCuriosity for LearningStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Trade Surveillance SystemsData Analytics Tools

Industry Keywords

Investment BankingFinancial CrimeMarket ManipulationInsider DealingUnlawful DisclosureGlobal SanctionsTerrorist FinancingFinancial Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide data-led expert oversight, check and challenge on business and compliance matters
Identify and assess compliance risks through reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems
Identify and investigate potential market abuse, including Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation and Anti-Competitive Conduct
Investigate compliance risk events or breaches and oversee corrective and preventative actions
Implement compliance policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements and international standards
Identify, investigate and oversee potential money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crime
Execute financial crime investigations across a range of financial crime typologies
Conduct manual reviews, including negative media referrals and internal/external referrals
Contribute to investigative procedures, quality assurance frameworks and risk-based methodologies
Ensure adherence to AML, Global Sanctions requirements and internal policies and standards
Drive continuous improvement in investigative controls using data analytics and emerging technologies
Manage stakeholder relationships effectively
Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, risk management functions and other business areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of conducting financial crime investigations
A robust understanding of investment banking products & stock markets
Developed communication skills, with the capability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders
A curiosity to continuously learn about the financial crime risk environment, including emerging trends and typologies
Experience with trade surveillance systems (highly valued)
Understanding of Investment Banking and International Corporate Banking (highly valued)
Experience in handling and assessing complex datasets (highly valued)
Skills in risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, and job-specific technical skills may be assessed

Benefits

Comp & perks

12 month fixed term contract/secondment
Full-time employment