FCS Configuration Analyst

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Financial Crime Screening (FCS) Configuration Analyst to support the execution of financial crime screening tasks within our COO function at Barclays. You’ll assist in testing activities, document outcomes, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our adverse screening model.

To be successful as a FCS Configuration Analyst, you should have:

Strong data analysis skills with attention to detail.

Technical understanding of screening systems and processes.

Ability to clearly document findings and outcomes.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

Experience in financial crime or risk-related roles.

Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.

Familiarity with adverse media and negative news screening.

Self-motivated and proactive approach to problem-solving.

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

This role is based in Glasgow or Bournemouth.

Purpose of the role

To drive operational effectiveness and efficiencies to ensure adherence to policy and standards, using different tools to perform risk-based controls testing, tuning and monitoring. 

Accountabilities

• Completion of testing to assess the effectiveness of Financial Crime screening applications, and adherence to the relevant Policy and Standards.
• Participation in projects and initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identification of industry trends and developments to implement effective screening solutions and ensure Barclays remains in line with peers.
• Support of Internal, External and/or Regulatory reviews and participate in other initiatives to identify potential issues and areas for improvement.
• Identification of system configuration recommendations for screening applications to ensure optimal operational performance.
• Execution of analytical and data driven analysis with effective communication to stakeholders.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own 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, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements 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 will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.