Investigation Specialist (AML/Sanctions/High-risk sectors)

Join Us as an Investigation Specialist!

Location: Glasgow or Northampton (Hybrid: 2 days per week in the office)

Contract: 6 months

Why This Role Matters

As an Investigation Specialist, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our bank's reputation and ensuring financial integrity. You will lead intelligence reviews, oversee investigations, and manage relationships within our highest-risk client portfolio. Your work will involve investigating potential non-compliance, fraud, misconduct, and unethical behavior, making evidence-based decisions that uphold our commitment to regulatory and compliance standards.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Investigations: Take charge of complex Financial Crime cases and make definitive risk decisions.
• Review Evidence: Assess customer risk and act as the decision-maker to conclude cases with authority.
• Lead a Team: Guide and support a team of investigators across multiple sites, focusing on leadership rather than hands-on processing.
• Analyze Intelligence: Gather data and manage relationships within a high-risk business banking client portfolio.
• Present Findings: Clearly communicate well-reasoned risk decisions and findings to senior stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential: Experience in AML, KYC, due diligence, or risk assessment management.
• Essential: Strong understanding of AML laws, regulations, and compliance frameworks (e.g., Wolfsberg, JMLSG, AML4/5/6, FATF).
• Essential: In-depth knowledge of high-risk industry sectors and money laundering threats posed by Business Banking clients.
• Essential: Proven ability to make active risk decisions and assessments, beyond generic KYC document gathering.
• Desirable: Formal qualifications in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), such as an ICA Diploma or CAMS certification.
• Desirable: Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge in specific sectors or entities.
• Desirable: Experience managing high-quality due diligence reviews.

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank, offering a diverse range of services across consumer banking, payments, and global corporate and investment banking. Our commitment to excellence is supported by a robust service company that provides technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.

Our Values

At Barclays, our actions are guided by five core values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values shape our relationships with customers and clients, and they also influence how we measure and reward our colleagues' performance. Success is not just about what you achieve, but how you achieve it.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We believe that diversity nurtures talent and drives our vision and goals forward.

Embrace Hybrid Working

Barclays is evolving towards a hybrid working environment, allowing colleagues to balance their time between home and the office. Depending on your role, you may spend 20% to 60% of your time in the office, with flexibility to adapt to your personal circumstances.

Your Benefits

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you will enjoy a range of financial and personal benefits, including:

• Enrollment in a pension plan after 12 weeks on assignment.
• Holiday pay after eight weeks on assignment.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for support with personal or work-related issues.
• Discounts at various high street shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of a team that values integrity and excellence!