Barclays

Correspondent Banking Investigation AVP

Barclays$110K — $135K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in compliance or auditing roles
  • Deep understanding of AML regulations and correspondent banking risks
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in writing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
  • Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
  • CAMS certification preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

  • Identify and evaluate compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Lead investigations into policy and legal violations
  • Develop and deliver training programs on compliance and ethics
  • Document investigation processes and recommend corrective actions
  • Utilize advanced technology and data analytics for investigations
  • Assess relevant internal and external information to further investigations
  • Ensure compliance with external legal and regulatory reporting obligations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance offerings
  • Paid leave for qualifying circumstances
  • Eligibility for an incentive award
Full Job Description
Job Description

Purpose of the role

To conduct investigations into various aspects of the bank's operations and/or conduct of individuals to identify and address potential instances of non-compliance, fraud, misconduct, or other unethical behaviour, that harms or is likely to harm the reputation or financial well-being of the firm or may lead to legal and/or regulatory censure.

Accountabilities
  • Identification and evaluation of potential risks associated with non-compliance or unethical conduct and implement risk mitigation strategies.
  • Leading the investigations into alleged violations of policies, regulations, or laws.
  • Provision of training programs to enhance awareness of compliance issues and ethical conduct among colleagues.
  • Documentation of investigation processes and provision of recommendations for corrective actions and improvements based on investigation findings.
  • Utilisation of advanced technology and data analytics tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations.
  • Utilisation and assessment of relevant internal and external information and intelligence in furtherance of the investigation.
  • Where applicable, fulfilment of any necessary external legal and/or regulatory reporting obligations.


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.


To be successful in your role as Correspondent Banking Investigation AVP, you should have:

  • Anti Money Laundering (AML) experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge of correspondent banking AML risks and related controls (nested/downstream activity, payable-through/clearing, respondent bank risk profile)
  • Effective management of workloads, timelines, and dependencies as well as balances of short-term delivery with longer-term value
  • Proficient SAR writing skills and be able to present to senior audiences with clear recommendations and risks
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Other highly valued skills include:

  • Exposure to different projects and ability to multi-task
  • Possess technical skills and analytical capabilities with point of view to driving decision making and project management
  • Turn data into actionable insights, prioritize work effectively, and deliver outcomes on time and within scope
  • The ability to identify and escalate risks/issues, following policies, documents decisions
  • CAMS certified (preferred)


You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in Whippany, NJ.

Minimum Salary: $110,000.00

Maximum Salary: $135,000.00

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

This position is eligible for an incentive award.

About Barclays

Barclays is a British multinational investment bank and financial services company. The company was founded in 1690 and is headquartered in London, England. Barclays provides a range of financial services, including retail banking, corporate banking, investment banking, and wealth management. The company operates in over 40 countries and has over 83,000 employees. In 2020, Barclays reported revenue of £21.8 billion and net income of £1.5 billion. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Learn more about Barclays
Size
81,600 employees
Market Cap
$30.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.3 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
-5%
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