Correspondent Banking Investigations Analyst

Turn insight into action in the effort to combat financial crime. Embark on a transformative journey as a Correspondent Banking Investigation Analyst at Barclays, where our vision is to redefine the future of banking and craft innovative solutions. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal role in turning strategy into measurable outcomes, driving high-impact programs, strengthening risk and control, and accelerating delivery across the business. You will counter financial crime—including money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud—while supporting Barclays’ goals by improving client service, operational efficiency, and data-informed insights at scale. Gain visible, senior-leader exposure and shape work that matters, building your career through meaningful responsibility and a well-defined development path.

Requirements

• Anti Money Laundering (AML) experience
• Knowledge of correspondent banking AML risks and related controls (nested/downstream activity, payable-through/clearing, respondent bank risk profile)
• Effective management of workload, timelines, and dependencies, balancing short-term delivery with longer-term value
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Skills

• Ability to multi-task
• Technical skills and analytical capabilities to drive decision-making and project management
• Turn data into actionable insights, prioritize work effectively, and deliver outcomes on time and within scope
• Identify and escalate risks/issues, follow policies, and document decisions

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Purpose of the Role

To conduct investigations into various aspects of the bank’s operations and/or conduct of individuals to identify and address potential instances of non-compliance, fraud, misconduct, or other unethical behavior that harms or is likely to harm the reputation or financial well-being of the firm or may lead to legal and/or regulatory censure.

Responsibilities

• Identification and evaluation of potential 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 enhance awareness of compliance issues and ethical conduct among colleagues
• Document investigation processes and provide recommendations for corrective actions and improvements based on findings
• Utilize advanced technology and data analytics tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations
• Assess relevant internal and external information and intelligence in furtherance of investigations
• Fulfill any necessary external legal and/or regulatory reporting obligations

Analyst Expectations

• Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard, consistently driving continuous improvement
• Demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge and experience in your assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within your area of expertise
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements, and coordinating team resources
• For individual contributors, develop technical expertise in your work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate
• Impact the work of related teams within the area
• Partner with other functions and business areas
• Take responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities
• Escalate breaches of policies/procedures appropriately
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures adopted due to risk mitigation
• Advise and influence decision-making within your area of expertise
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to
• Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how your sub-function integrates with the broader function, alongside knowledge of the organization’s products, services, and processes
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s sub-function objectives
• Make evaluative judgments based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and precedents
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex/sensitive information
• Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, building a network of contacts outside your team and external to the organization

Values and Mindset

• Demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship
• Demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive

Pay

Minimum Salary: $75,000.00
Maximum Salary: $90,000.00
The minimum and maximum salary information above includes only base salary or base hourly rate. This position is eligible for an incentive award.

Benefits

Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

This role is located in Whippany, NJ.