Financial Crimes Operations Analyst
Whippany, NJ

As a Barclays Financial Crimes Operations Analyst, you will support various Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes including but not limited to 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. This role works closely and coordinates efforts with AML operations team leaders to help ensure critical functions are fulfilled timely and accurately.

Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, established in 1690, with a legacy of success, quality, and innovation. We've helped millions of individuals and businesses thrive, creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted. An important and growing presence in the USA, we offer careers providing endless opportunity.

At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

What will you be doing?

• Reviewing new and existing accounts for low and high risk customers
• Obtaining, reviewing, and verifying information for high-risk persons and business entities (Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), Non-Profit Organizations, Religious Groups and Charities)
• Investigating reports of potential elder abuse and financial exploitation and reporting to the appropriate state authorities (when applicable)
• Completing follow-up reviews on activity that was previously reported as suspicious
• Identifying trends in money laundering and terrorist financing activity and report to management
• Completing other applicable AML processes to assess risk to the bank and whether the bank should maintain certain high-risk relationships in accordance with regulations
• Performing research such as business activity and nature of business, ownership structure including controlling interests, and anticipated or actual volume and types of transactions
• Providing sufficient analysis to write suspicious activity reports (SARs)

What we’re looking for:

• Three or more years’ experience in Credit Cards, Risk & Control, Compliance, Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering or Lending
• At least two years work experience in an AML capacity and knowledge of investigative techniques used in the investigation of financial crimes, preferably prior PEP experience.
• Proven Analytical and Problem Solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Previous OFAC monitoring responsibilities & compliance
• Previous USA PATRIOT Act monitoring responsibilities & compliance
• Previous KYC, CDD & EDD research, documentation & verification responsibilities
• Professional BSA or AML certification(s)

Where will you be working?

Our next-generation workplace in Whippany allows talented, passionate, down-to-earth colleagues to connect daily. With state-of-the-art work facilities and many added features like pool tables, cafés and a gym – it’s a place you can call home. Our office is minutes away from Morristown, known for its rich history and lively modern spirit. With bustling Manhattan easily accessible and a picturesque landscape here on the doorstep, Whippany really does offer the best of both worlds.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 50 countries and employing around 83,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.