Correspondent Banking Investigation AVP

Barclays•Jefferson, CO

1d•$110,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Correspondent Banking Investigation AVP conducts investigations into bank operations and individual conduct to identify and address potential non-compliance, fraud, misconduct, or other unethical behavior that could harm the firm's reputation or financial well-being or lead to legal or regulatory censure. The role focuses on countering financial crime, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud, and supports improvements in client service, operational efficiency, and data-informed decision-making. The AVP identifies and evaluates risks, leads investigations into alleged policy, regulatory, or legal violations, documents investigative processes, and recommends corrective actions and improvements. The role uses internal and external information, intelligence, technology, and data analytics to support investigations and, where applicable, fulfills external legal and regulatory reporting obligations. It may also provide training to colleagues on compliance and ethical conduct. The position contributes to policy development and operational effectiveness, collaborates across functions and business divisions, and takes ownership of risk and control. Depending on whether the role has leadership responsibilities or is an individual-contributor position, the AVP may lead and coach a team or guide colleagues through collaborative assignments. The role involves complex analysis, communication of sensitive or complex information, stakeholder influence, and advising on escalated issues. It is located in Whippany, New Jersey.

Requirements

Experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML).
Comprehensive knowledge of correspondent banking AML risks and related controls, including nested or downstream activity, payable-through or clearing, and respondent bank risk profiles.
Ability to manage workloads, timelines, and dependencies and balance short-term delivery with longer-term value.
Proficient SAR writing skills and ability to present clear recommendations and risks to senior audiences.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to different projects and ability to multitask.
Technical skills and analytical capabilities, with a point of view that supports decision-making and project management.
Ability to turn data into actionable insights, prioritize work, and deliver outcomes on time and within scope.
Ability to identify and escalate risks or issues, follow policies, and document decisions.
CAMS certification.

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate risks associated with non-compliance or unethical conduct and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Lead investigations into alleged violations of policies, regulations, or laws.
Provide training programs to improve colleagues’ awareness of compliance issues and ethical conduct.
Document investigation processes and recommend corrective actions and improvements based on findings.
Use technology and data analytics to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations.
Use and assess relevant internal and external information and intelligence in support of investigations.
Fulfill applicable external legal or regulatory reporting obligations.
Contribute to policy development and operational effectiveness, and collaborate with other functions and business divisions.
Manage risk and strengthen controls related to the work performed.
Analyze information from multiple internal and external sources to solve problems creatively and effectively.
Communicate complex or sensitive information and influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
Lead and coach employees, or guide team members through collaborative assignments, as applicable to the position.