Economic Crime Risk Manager

About the role

Barclays is recruiting an Economic Crime Risk Manager (reference JR-0000132971) for its Risk function, based in either the London or Northampton office. The role supports the identification, assessment and management of emerging and existing economic crime risks, working with stakeholders across the business to evaluate impacts, contribute to risk-based recommendations and improve processes, management information and intelligence capabilities. It is a permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Risk function in safeguarding the bank's financial and operational stability by identifying, assessing, mitigating and monitoring risks across business units.
• Develop the strategic direction for risk, including implementing up-to-date methodologies and processes.
• Manage the risk department, overseeing colleagues' performance, implementing risk priorities and objectives, and ensuring department efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with risk stakeholders and maintain the quality of external third-party services.
• Adhere to the Risk policy, standards and frameworks and maintain a robust control environment.
• Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
• Lead a team, set objectives, coach employees, appraise performance and determine reward outcomes.
• Mitigate risk, develop new policies and procedures, and take ownership of strengthening controls.
• Analyse data from internal and external sources and communicate complex information to stakeholders.

Required profile

• Knowledge of economic crime risks, relevant regulatory requirements and risk management frameworks, applied in a business environment.
• Strong analytical skills to assess information from multiple sources and support proportionate recommendations.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Other highly valued: recognised economic crime qualification (ICA AML Diploma, ACAMS or equivalent); presenting complex risks and analysis clearly; experience supporting change initiatives and process improvements; familiarity with risk insights and intelligence reporting.