AML Operations

Purpose of the role

To support business areas with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution. 

Accountabilities

• Support various business areas with day-to-day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution.
• Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
• Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations in operational processes.
• Development and implementation of operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Development of reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
• Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations.
• Participation in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Analyst Expectations

• Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of closely related teams.
• Check work of colleagues within team to meet internal and stakeholder requirements.
• Provide specialist advice and support pertaining to own work area.
• 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 all teams in area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on the work of collaborating teams.
• Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise.
• Make judgements based on practise and previous experience.
• Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures.
• Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related specifically to customer advice or day to day administrative requirements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders/ customers to identify and address their needs.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

As a Barclays AML Operations Analyst, you will work closely and coordinate efforts with AML operations team leaders to help ensure critical functions are fulfilled timely and accurately. You will support various AML processes including but not limited to recruitment, reconciliation of multiple data sources that can prompt a case opening and/or suspicious activity report (SAR) filing, tracking and escalation of technology-related issues and assist with tracking of daily production numbers. The candidate will work closely and coordinate efforts with AML operations team leaders to help ensure critical functions are fulfilled timely and accurately.

To be successful as an AML Operations Analyst, you should have experience with:

•    Bachelor’s Degree - Preferably in Business, Accounting, Management, Finance, Criminal Justice, Fraud Prevention, or Homeland Security
•    Experience in Credit Cards, Risk & Control, Compliance, Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering or Lending
•    Experience in an AML capacity and knowledge of investigative techniques used in the investigation of financial crimes.
•    Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills
•    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
•    Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
•    Ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Other highly valuable skills include:

•    General knowledge of BSA AML rules and regulations
•    Ability to adapt and move quickly without sacrificing quality  

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

This role is based in Whippany, NJ