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Head of PEP & High Risk Financial Crime Exits
Glasgow
As we continue to focus on expanding our business in Glasgow, we are looking for a Head of PEP & High Risk Financial Crime to join our Wholesale On-boarding & Group Financial Crime team. This is a Director level role.
About Barclays
Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.
What you’ll be doing
In this role you will lead a utility function which provides Enhanced Due Diligence reviews for PEPs & High Risk Financial Crime across the bank. Additionally, you will manage the risk to the Group arising from clients identified for exit due to Financial Crime. Key areas of responsibility are:
• Define the PEP Hub service offering in consultation with the business service buyers and operate within SLA while adhering to regulatory and policy compliance requirements
• Accountable for a budget of up to £6 Million and responsible for achieving all financial and non-financial targets set to meet group targets.
• Determine future strategy for the PEP Hub including technology solutions, service expansion, KPIs, KRIs and metrics aligned to strategic priorities
• Set Group strategy for the management of complex Financial Crime Exits, develop the implementation strategy for all aspects of financial crime exits including technology solutions, data management & system reconciliation, MI & reporting
• Develop a Financial Crime Exit Management service to be offered to service buyers that goes beyond current exit coordination and reporting
• Operate the Group Financial Crime Exits Forum and report into Trading Entity Financial Crime Oversight Meetings
• Establish effective working relationships with key stakeholders and sponsors of all levels of seniority within global Business Units, Operations, Financial Crime, Compliance and IT delivery teams
• Manage competing demands & be able to deliver difficult messages especially in respect of reporting BU performance in the execution of Financial Crime exits.
• Be prepared to provide robust challenge to BU decisions to retain clients where there is evidence of Financial Crime
What we’re looking for
• Experience of working in Financial Crime Operations or Regulatory / Compliance environments along with PEP/High Risk Financial Crime Exits
• Awareness of banking front to back infrastructure and Financial Crime processes & AML legislation
• Excellent level of communication and diplomacy, ability to question the status quo and escalate where necessary
• Desirable Qualifications - ACAMS
Skills that will help you in the role
• A track record of creating and developing high performing teams operating in a global business
• The ability to deliver continuous improvement and successful change programmes that provide positive outcomes
• Pragmatic; possesses good judgment, politically astute and able to understand the dynamics of large, complex organisations
• Highly organised, with excellent time management skills & the ability to work in a pressurized environment
• High energy, hands-on, and results & goal-oriented
Where will you be working
At Barclays, we are proud to be redefining the future of finance and here in Glasgow we are defining the future of the workplace and the future of the way we work and live. We are creating a unique community that will redefine opportunity for everyone who works here. Whatever you do in Glasgow, you’ll have every chance to build a world-class career in this world-class environment.
Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details.
Purpose and Values
Our purpose is creating opportunities to rise. We support sustainable and inclusive growth by connecting the ideas, innovations and aspirations of our customers and clients to the capital that can bring them to life. For over 325 years we have funded progress, and today we remain committed to helping make our world more sustainable, more inclusive and more connected.
Our values underpin everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.
Our Diversity
We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.
Our Benefits
Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with us.
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