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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading Agile Testing functions within Financial Crime and Compliance, focusing on risk-based testing and compliance frameworks. Possesses strong analytical skills and stakeholder management capabilities to influence senior management and drive strategic initiatives.
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Agile Testing LeadershipFinancial Crime Compliance ExpertiseData Analytics ProficiencyStakeholder Management SkillsRegulatory Engagement Experience
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Hard Skills
Financial CrimeCompliance Risk FrameworksTesting Framework DesignAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsData ManagementTechnology-Enabled Testing ToolsAgile Delivery MethodologiesRisk AssessmentCompliance Policies Implementation
Soft Skills
Leadership ExperienceInfluencing SkillsNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Management
Industry Keywords
AMLSanctionsFraudMarket AbuseInsider DealingUnlawful DisclosureMarket ManipulationAnti-Competitive ConductThematic ReviewRisk Appetite
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the Agile Testing function across Financial Crime and Compliance risk areas
- Deliver proactive, risk-based, data-led testing
- Provide independent challenge and insight through rapid, sprint-based reviews
- Identify emerging risks and assess control and remediation effectiveness
- Provide senior management with forward-looking intelligence
- Establish and continually enhance the Agile Testing methodology, operating model, governance, reporting, and delivery capability
- Focus testing on the highest-risk areas and align it with the firm's risk appetite and strategic priorities
- 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
- Conduct investigations of compliance risk events or breaches
- Oversee and challenge corrective and preventative actions
- Implement compliance policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements and international standards
- Collaborate with 1LOD, Compliance teams, legal, and risk management functions
- Identify, investigate, and oversee potential money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crime
- Manage a business function and contribute to function-wide strategic initiatives
- Lead a large team or sub-function, or lead organisation-wide projects as a technical expert
- Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees
- Manage resourcing, budgeting, and policy creation for a significant sub-function
- Escalate policy and procedure breaches appropriately
- Monitor and influence the external regulatory environment
- Use advanced analytical skills to solve complex and sensitive problems
- Make significant and strategic decisions or recommendations
- Negotiate with and influence senior internal and external stakeholders
- Act as principal contact for key clients and counterparts
- Serve as a spokesperson for the function and business division
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant experience in Financial Crime, Compliance, Risk, Assurance, Audit, or Testing functions
- Proven leadership experience managing senior specialist teams
- Strong understanding of AML, Sanctions, ABC, Fraud, and broader Compliance risk frameworks
- Experience designing and implementing testing, assurance, or oversight frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Experience presenting risk matters to senior executives and governance forums
- Experience establishing new functions or operating models
- Strong expertise in data analytics and management information
- Familiarity with agile delivery methodologies
- Experience with technology-enabled testing tools and data platforms
- Regulatory engagement and thematic review experience
- Extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group
- Broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline
- Up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge and insight into external market developments / initiatives
Benefits
Comp & perks- Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship
- Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge and Drive
- Leadership development expectations including coaching and developing others