Compliance Assurance
Location: Glasgow, UK
The Role
We are seeking a disciplined Compliance Assurance to join our Financial Crime team. This is a "hands-on" delivery role focused on the technical execution of our testing plan. You will be part of a collaborative team where you can sharpen your testing methodology while broadening your exposure across the Financial Crime spectrum.
Key Objectives & Outputs
As an AVP in this team, your focus is on the execution and delivery of the assurance plan rather than high-level strategy.
Core Delivery: Primarily provide robust AML assurance, ensuring our core anti-money laundering controls are functioning as intended.
Broadened Scope: Support thematic reviews and testing modules for Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) and Sanctions frameworks.
Testing Execution: Perform detailed Control Testing (verifying the design and operation of a control) and Outcome Testing (reviewing the end result to ensure it met regulatory requirements).
Team Collaboration: Work as a key contributor within a review team. While you will be responsible for the high-quality delivery of assigned testing workstreams and workpapers.
Working Background & Experience
We are looking for a candidate who understands the "mechanics" of testing.
Professional Background: You must have a solid foundation in Audit (Internal or External) or Compliance Assurance gained within a Bank or Financial Services firm.
Risk Knowledge: You need a solid basic understanding of Financial Crime risks. While we don't require you to be a "subject matter expert" (SME) on day one, you must understand the fundamentals of how risk manifests in a regulated environment.
Attention to Detail: Proven experience in documenting test results to an "audit-ready" standard.
Technical Skills Required
Experience in sample testing and evidence gathering.
Ability to follow a testing program and identify deviations from policy.
Strong written communication for drafting clear, evidence-based findings.
About Barclays
Barclays is a British universal bank, diversified by business, customer type, and geography. Our operations include consumer banking and payments worldwide, as well as a top-tier global corporate and investment bank. We are supported by a dedicated service company providing technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.
Our Values
At Barclays, everything we do is shaped by five core values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values guide how we build trust, deliver results, and measure success – not only by what we achieve but also by how we achieve it.
Diversity
We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where colleagues of all backgrounds feel confident bringing their true selves to work. Diversity of thought, talent, and experience powers our ability to deliver excellence.
Hybrid Working
This role is based in Glasgow, UK with 3 anchor days per week in the office (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday).
Your Benefits as a Contractor with Randstad Sourceright
Enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks)
Paid holiday entitlement
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support
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