KYC Analyst

hackajob is collaborating with Barclays to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

As a Client Due Diligence (CDD) Control Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding our Wealth & Investments and Private Bank UK & International businesses. This is a technical, detail‑driven role where your expertise helps ensure our clients meet business standards, Global AML policy, and regulatory expectations.

• The ability to develop deep expertise in CDD standards, Global AML policy, and regulatory requirements.
• Broad knowledge of financial crime regulations and policies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of operational risk requirements and standards relevant to CDD processes.

• Broad knowledge of financial services and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with in Wealth & Investments and/or Private Banking.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to make well‑reasoned decisions with clear rationale.

This Role is based in Glasgow.

To support PBWM with day‑to‑day processing, reviewing, reporting, and issue resolution.

• Support with day‑to‑day Private Bank and Wealth Management initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, and issue resolution with regards to accounts, products and services.
• Support the management of the banks client relations to clearly identify their needs and provide a service that meets expectations.
• Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate Private Bank and Wealth Management processes.
• Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations for change in Private Bank and Wealth Management processes.
• Development and implementation of Private Bank and Wealth Management procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Development of reports and presentations on Private Bank and Wealth Management performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
• Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in Private Bank and Wealth Management Services.
• Participation in projects and initiatives to improve Private Bank and Wealth Management efficiency and effectiveness.

• 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…