Barclays

Correspondent Banking Investigations Analyst

Barclays$75K — $90K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of Anti Money Laundering (AML) experience
  • In-depth knowledge of correspondent banking AML risks and controls
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective workload and timeline management skills
  • Proficiency in project management and decision-making based on data analysis

Responsibilities

  • Identify and assess risks related to compliance and unethical conduct
  • Lead investigations into alleged policy or law violations
  • Provide compliance training to enhance ethical awareness
  • Document investigations and recommend corrective actions
  • Utilize technology and data analytics for effective investigations
  • Fulfill external legal and regulatory reporting requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Life insurance
  • Paid leave for qualifying circumstances
  • Eligible for incentive awards
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.


Analyst Expectations
  • To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
  • Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
  • Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
  • They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
  • 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 develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
  • Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
  • Partner with other functions and business areas.
  • Takes responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities.
  • Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
  • Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
  • Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
  • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
  • Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
  • Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
  • Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
  • Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
  • Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
  • Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.


Turn insight into action in the effort to combat financial crime. Embark on a transformative journey as a Correspondent Banking Investigation Analyst. At Barclays, our vision is clear - to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this Analyst position, you'll play a pivotal role in turning strategy into measurable outcomes, driving high-impact programs, strengthening risk and control, and accelerating delivery across the business. Most of all, you will be working to counter financial crime-including money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud. This role supports Barclays' goals by improving how we serve clients, operate efficiently, and make data-informed insights at scale. You'll gain visible, senior-leader exposure and the opportunity to shape work that matters, while building your career through meaningful responsibility and a well-defined development path.

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

  • Anti Money Laundering (AML) experience
  • Knowledge of correspondent banking AML risks and related controls (nested/downstream activity, payable-through/clearing, respondent bank risk profile)
  • Effective management of workload, timelines, and dependencies as well as balances of short-term delivery with longer-term value
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills


Other highly valued skills include:

  • The ability to multi-task
  • Possess technical skills and analytical capabilities 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


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: $75,000.00

Maximum Salary: $90,000.00

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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