Specialist - KYC/AML

As a KYC AML Specialist at Barclays, you will embark on a transformative journey and play a pivotal role in shaping the future. Your responsibilities will include managing operations within a business area, maintaining processes, risk management initiatives, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulators. You will take ownership of your work, ensuring alignment with rules & regulations and codes of conduct. With competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement, Barclays provides a great platform to grow your career in the banking industry. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD), screening, and periodic reviews for new and existing clients in accordance with AML/KYC regulations. - Perform risk assessments for clients and counterparties, particularly related to PEP, sanctions, and adverse media. - Monitor customer profiles and escalate any unusual patterns or behaviors indicating potential financial crime. - Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies related to financial crime. - Participate in the development and implementation of internal controls, policies, and procedures to mitigate financial crime risks. - Maintain accurate records of investigations, decisions, and risk assessments. - Demonstrate strong knowledge of AML/KYC regulations, screening systems, and tools. - Understand banking operations and regulatory frameworks. Qualifications Required: - Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree In this role, you will support Screening with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution while making decisions in compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards. Accountabilities: - Support day-to-day screening initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution with technical expertise. - Execute screening checks on customers, transactions, and activities to identify risks and ensure regulatory compliance. - Collaborate with teams across the bank to align and integrate screening processes. - Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for change in screening processes. - Develop and implement screening procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency. - Prepare reports and presentations on screening performance. - Identify industry trends and implement best practices in screening services. - Participate in projects and initiatives to enhance screening efficiency and effectiveness. As an Analyst, you are expected to: - Meet stakeholder/customer needs through operational excellence and customer service. - Perform prescribed activities in a timely and high-standard manner. - Collaborate with team members, impact work, and identify policy breaches if required. - Take ownership of managing risk and strengthening controls. - Gain understanding of own role and team objectives. - Work within defined procedures and evaluate appropriate alternatives. - Build relationships with stakeholders and customers to address their needs.,