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PBWM Fin Crime Risk Manager - AVP

Mumbai, India

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Date live: 04/17/2025

Business Area: Business Delivery & Control

Area of Expertise: Controls

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000047694

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Barclays Controls

In a Controls role, you'll ensure rigorous and consistent management of Barclays' control environment in collaboration with business partners. Your work will safeguard the organization's integrity and compliance.

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Join us as a "Private Bank Wealth Management-  Financial Crime Risk Manager" at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences.

To be successful as a Private Bank Wealth Management- Financial Crime Risk Manager, you must have expertise in-

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge and experience of Financial Crime regulation and applicable/relevant rules, policies and standards.

  • The individual must be a highly motivated self-starter as well as a good team player – ideally with the ability to communicate multilingually given stakeholder engagement.

  • Experience of working in a risk/control, quality control or audit environment including working with and interpreting risk, compliance and operational procedures.

  • A strong work ethic and a desire to drive improvements in the business to strengthen the Financial Crime control environment.

Desirable Skills/Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience of working in India, and the Indian market, would be highly desirable – particularly if that has involved financial crime or risk/control.

  • Experience of facing off to multiple stakeholders and being able to prioritise and manage competing pieces of work (be they “BAU” or project/specific) without impacting wider delivery timelines.

  • Ability to be a positive influence on teams outside of direct sphere of influence, and to be able to summarise complex problems and present a path forward to senior management in a clear, concise and impactful manner.

  • Working knowledge of Private Bank and/or Wealth Management businesses.

Person Specification

  • The Financial Crime Risk Manager role requires the successful candidate to ideally have experience of other risk management/compliance roles. 

  • This role is part of the 1st line of defence and as such, the candidate will need to have a strong understanding of client issues gained through relevant experience.

  • The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate evidence of successful experience of working with others at various levels and in varying roles in an organisation and with the central functions such as Compliance and other areas of the Group.

Job location is Mumbai

About Private Bank and Wealth Management

Barclays Private Bank and Wealth Management (PBWM) has combined to create the biggest wealth franchise of all the UK banks. The business offers a complete wealth journey: from people taking their first step of wanting to invest, right up to ultra-high net-worth individuals, their families and businesses, corporates and charities, and everything in-between.

With 330 years of experience, we surround clients with a team of trusted advisers and specialists who draw on the expertise they need to connect clients to insights and opportunities from across the Barclays Group. Based on our deep understanding of them, their families and businesses, we tailor opportunities to support our clients’ unique ambitions enabling them to invest in the future, and influence tomorrow with confidence.

About PBWM Financial Crime Risk
The PBWM Financial Crime (FC) Risk team, positioned within the Trading Entity, manage FC risk for the PBWM business. The team supports the business through Subject Matter Expert (SME) engagement and oversight of FC related processes, operating FC governance, ensuring process alignment to Group standards, and providing FC Risk guidance on client appetite.

The team provide SME FC support to Front Office colleagues throughout the client lifecycle. The team is responsible for establishing and implementing governance frameworks, monitoring key risk indicators, providing advice and training, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The team also maintain Client Due Diligence procedures (and other FC-related business level procedures) and the PBWM FC Risk Appetite Statements.

The team lead on key FC-related programmes of work facing off to the wider Barclays Group, driving deliverables and enhancements for the FC control environment.

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Overall purpose of role

The Financial Crime Risk Manager (India) VP role supports the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Financial Crime control environment of PBWM.  This control environment specifically targets Money Laundering, Bribery & Corruption, Tax Evasion Facilitation and Sanctions risk to manage the Financial Crime risk to the business. The Role holder will work closely with Financial Crime Second Line, BX Shared Services, wider internal & external stakeholders to ensure PBWM is fully compliant with both the letter and spirit of Regulation, internal Standards and Policy, aligning to the central Barclays Financial Crime Target Operating model. The role will be based in Mumbai, to ensure 1st Line Business representation in India, working with local business and support teams, whilst engaging with the wider FC Risk team based in London, Asia and Europe to ensure alignment on key activities and a consistent global approach to managing the FC control environment.

Key Accountabilities

Areas of coverage expect to include (but may not be limited to):

  • Anti-money laundering risks (AML)

  • Anti-Tax Evasion Facilitation risks (ATEF)

  • Anti Bribery & Corruption risks (ABC)

  • Sanctions risk (SAN)

  • Know Your Client (KYC)

  • Financial Crime Risk Appetite and Financial Crime Risk Methodology (FCRM)

  • Financial Crime investigations and Financial Crime Exits

  • Financial Crime Key Risk Indicators reporting

  • Oversight and governance of High risk and PEP client’s reviews

  • Oversight and maintenance of Financial Crime procedures including On-boarding and On-going Review Standards

  • Risk dispensations and approvals related to Financial Crime matters

  • Integrated Financial Crime Programme – Barclays Group Financial Crime transformation programme

Stakeholder Management and Leadership

  • Financial Crime Risk Managers are expected to build and maintain effective relationships with key Stakeholders, they must be able to take the initiative and effectively partner and collaborate across the organisation.

  • They will also work within a team but maintain the ability to work on their own, so they must be a strong team player and a self-starter.

  • The Financial Crime Risk Manager does not have any direct leadership accountability, but is expected to be able to exert influence on colleagues and contacts in order to secure positive outcomes for clients and for the business. 

Decision-making and Problem Solving

  • The Financial Crime Risk Manager is expected to be able to apply analytical reasoning and judgement to solve problems and deliver the highest levels of support to colleagues and stakeholders in the management of Financial Crime risks and issues.

  • They must be capable of employing appropriate resources to drive continuous improvement and innovation. 

  • In this role they must make informed, transparent decisions and consider the broader/longer term implications. 

Risk and Control Objective

Promote a strong Risk & Control agenda to all colleagues, including those outside of direct management lines. Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards.

Barclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review Adjustments to the recruitment process.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 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.

To find out more about Barclays' strategy please click here.

Barclays offers a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

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Across our campuses, we offer modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Facilities include wellness rooms, on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations. Designed for innovation and comfort, they support a dynamic and productive work environment.

Gain access to wellness rooms, gyms and mental health support.

Our welcoming and inclusive culture supports you to bring your whole self to work, explore your potential and pursue your passions.

Modern spaces designed for teamwork and brainstorming.

There’s so much more than work to involve and engage you on campus. From socialising to sports, from community events to volunteering.

Learn more about Barclays locations

Across our campuses, we offer modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Facilities include wellness rooms, on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations. Designed for innovation and comfort, they support a dynamic and productive work environment.

Health and wellness

Gain access to wellness rooms, gyms and mental health support.

A place where you can belong

Our welcoming and inclusive culture supports you to bring your whole self to work, explore your potential and pursue your passions.

Collaborative Areas

Modern spaces designed for teamwork and brainstorming.

More than work

There’s so much more than work to involve and engage you on campus. From socialising to sports, from community events to volunteering.

Be you. Be valued. Belong.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success. Our colleague networks offer connection, support, and growth, while our "This is Me" series shares the unique stories of our colleagues. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Barclays values you for who you are and ensures you truly belong.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our DE&I page.  

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Working flexibly

We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team.

Hybrid working

We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

Barclays is built on an international scale.

Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.

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