Correspondent Banking Investigation AVP

Turn insight into action in the effort to combat financial crime. Embark on a transformative journey as a Correspondent Banking Investigation AVP. At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this AVP position, 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. Most of all, you will be working to counter financial crime—including money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud. This role supports Barclays’ goals by improving how we serve clients, operate efficiently, and make data‑informed insights at scale. You’ll gain visible, senior‑leader exposure and the opportunity to shape work that matters, while building your career through meaningful responsibility and a well‑defined development path.

To be successful in your role as Correspondent Banking Investigation AVP, you should have:

• Anti Money Laundering (AML) experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of correspondent banking AML risks and related controls (nested/downstream activity, payable-through/clearing, respondent bank risk profile)

• Effective management of workloads, timelines, and dependencies as well as balances of short-term delivery with longer-term value

• Proficient SAR writing skills and be able to present to senior audiences with clear recommendations and risks

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Other highly valued skills include:

• Exposure to different projects and ability to multi-task

• Possess technical skills and analytical capabilities with point of view to driving decision making and project management

• Turn data into actionable insights, prioritize work effectively, and deliver outcomes on time and within scope

• The ability to identify and escalate risks/issues, following policies, documents decisions

• CAMS certified (preferred)

You may be assessed on the 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.

This role is located in Whippany, NJ.

Minimum Salary: $110,000.00

Maximum Salary: $135,000.00

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include 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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• 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 will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

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.