Subject Matter Expert - Know Your Customer

As a Subject Matter Expert in Know Your Customer at Barclays, you will be instrumental in ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating financial crime risks within the organisation. Your responsibilities will include: - Possessing in-depth knowledge of know your customer processes, including high-risk reviews, to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements. - Conducting detailed investigations on high-risk entities like politically exposed persons, high-risk jurisdictions, and industries such as defence, gaming, gambling, and trusts. - Assessing complex corporate structures, ownership hierarchies, and legal entities to identify potential risks and ensure transparency. - Working closely with cross-functional teams such as compliance, legal, and risk departments to facilitate smooth processes and effectively communicate findings and recommendations. - Preparing detailed reports, escalating potential risks, and interacting effectively with stakeholders to ensure a seamless review process. Key essential skills that will be assessed for success in this role include risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital technology, and job-specific technical skills. This role is based in Chennai. In this role, you will support Wholesale Onboarding with various day-to-day activities, including: - Processing and reviewing KYC information - Collaborating with clients and front office to gather Customer Due Diligence information - Aligning and integrating Wholesale Onboarding processes across the bank - Identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations for change - Developing and implementing procedures and controls to mitigate risks - Creating reports and presentations on Wholesale Onboarding performance - Staying updated on industry trends to implement best practices - Participating in projects and initiatives to enhance Wholesale Onboarding efficiency As an Analyst in this role, your expectations include: - Performing activities in a timely and high standard manner to drive continuous improvement - Demonstrating in-depth technical knowledge and experience in the assigned area of expertise - Leading and supervising a team, guiding professional development, and coordinating resources - Taking responsibility for end results of operational processing and activities - Escalating breaches of policies/procedures appropriately - Advising and influencing decision-making within your area of expertise - Managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to your work - Demonstrating understanding of how your sub-function integrates with the overall function and the organization - Resolving problems by selecting solutions through acquired technical experience - Acting as a contact point for stakeholders outside the immediate function As a Barclays colleague, you are expected to embody the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, along with the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive.,