Financial Crime EDD Analyst
Northampton, UK
Duration: 6 months
Role Overview
The Risk Assessment Unit Analyst is responsible for supporting the Financial Crime risk and control framework within Barclaycard Payments, working closely with key stakeholders to understand and manage financial crime risk exposure. The role involves conducting high-risk customer reviews, managing alerts and investigations, overseeing financial crime exits, performing quality control on KYC/CDD files, and supporting sanctions reviews. Analysts are expected to provide expert guidance to business teams, maintain risk and control documentation, and contribute to monthly risk reporting cycles. The position requires strong stakeholder management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to risk management and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Work with key stakeholders to fully understand the nature of the Barclaycard Payments Financial Crime risk exposure and promote, embed, and support an open and participative culture that champions proactive risk management, governance, and control.
Promote the continuous improvement to the control environment and where appropriate instigate change to deliver this.
Support the ExFo and management to understand Financial Crime risk exposure and ensure that it is managed in accordance with the set risk appetite and complies with Group policies, legislation, and regulations.
Conduct high-risk customer reviews and manage alerts and investigations.
Oversee financial crime exits and perform quality control on KYC/CDD files.
Support sanctions reviews and provide expert guidance to business teams.
Maintain risk and control documentation and contribute to monthly risk reporting cycles.
Candidate Requirements
Working knowledge of financial crime regulatory frameworks.
Experience in financial institutions (preferably in the first or second line of defence).
Ideally hold a recognized financial crime or AML qualification.
Strong stakeholder management skills and excellent communication abilities.
A proactive approach to risk management and continuous improvement.
About Barclays
Barclays is a British universal bank, diversified by business, by customer type, and by geography. Its businesses include consumer banking and payments operations worldwide, as well as a top-tier global corporate and investment bank, all supported by its service company which provides technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.
Our Values
Everything Barclays does is shaped by five values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values underpin how Barclays builds trust with clients, delivers results, and measures success – not just by what is achieved, but by how it is achieved.
Diversity
Barclays is committed to building an inclusive culture where colleagues of all backgrounds feel confident bringing their whole selves to work. Diversity of thought, talent, and experience drives the bank’s ability to deliver excellence.
Hybrid Working
This role is based in London, Southampton, Northampton, Glasgow, UK
Your Benefits
As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There’s enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay. You’ll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life. Plus, there’s discounts at heaps of high street shops, restaurants and entertainment - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants