Skip to main content

Date live: Aug. 13, 2025

Business Area: Compliance

Area of Expertise: Compliance

Reference Code: JR-0000068796

Contract: Permanent

Join us as a Compliance Accelerator Specialist. Help shape the future of risk and compliance at Barclays. This opportunity is open to individuals from all backgrounds who are passionate about learning and eager to develop their skills in a supportive environment. You will gain experience and tailored training in key areas such as employee compliance, financial crime prevention, and business oversight. We value diverse perspectives and believe that collaboration, curiosity, and integrity drive innovation.

To be successful as a Compliance Accelerator Specialist, you should have experience with:

  • Analytical and investigative skills to identify risk areas and root causes of non-compliance

  • Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels

  • Teamwork and self-motivation, with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently

  • Experience managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, structured environment

Some other highly valued skills may include:

  • Capability to interpret regulatory requirements and analyze compliance data

  • Willingness to learn and adapt quickly, with a proactive mindset

  • Commitment to upholding ethical standards and contributing to a culture of integrity

  • Attention to detail and ability to contribute to documentation and reporting efforts

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 and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in Whippany, NJ.

Minimum Salary: $60,000

Maximum Salary: $75,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above includes only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

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 position is eligible for an incentive award.

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 behaviour, 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. 

Accountabilities

  • Identification and evaluation of potential risks associated with non-compliance or unethical conduct and implement risk mitigation strategies.
  • Leading the investigations into alleged violations of policies, regulations, or laws.
  • Provision of training programs to enhance awareness of compliance issues and ethical conduct among colleagues.
  • Documentation of investigation processes and provision of recommendations for corrective actions and improvements based on investigation findings.
  • Utilisation of advanced technology and data analytics tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations.
  • Utilisation and assessment of relevant internal and external information and intelligence in furtherance of the investigation.
  • Where applicable, fulfilment of any necessary external legal and/or regulatory reporting obligations.

Analyst Expectations

  • To meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through specialist advice and support
  • Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard which will impact both the role itself and surrounding roles.
  • Likely to have responsibility for specific processes within a team
  • They may lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. They supervise a team, allocate work requirements and coordinate 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 manage own workload, take responsibility for the implementation of systems and processes within own work area and participate on projects broader than direct team.
  • Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of closely related teams.
  • Check work of colleagues within team to meet internal and stakeholder requirements.
  • Provide specialist advice and support pertaining to own work area.
  • 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 all teams in area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on the work of collaborating teams.
  • Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise.
  • Make judgements based on practise and previous experience.
  • Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures.
  • Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related specifically to customer advice or day to day administrative requirements.
  • Build relationships with stakeholders/ customers to identify and address their needs.

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.

More about working at Barclays