Risk Assessment Senior Associate

Risk Assessment Senior Associate

• Location: Northampton
• Duration: 6 months (initially) Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
• Hours/week: 35 hours per week (Hybrid)
• PAYE Only

Barclays is looking for a Risk Assessment Senior Associate to investigate high-risk clients and complex cases. You will analyse intelligence to determine what triggered a review, identify potential non‑compliance, fraud or misconduct, and recommend actions that protect both the bank and its clients.

Your responsibilities include reviewing court orders, advising on transaction monitoring, and escalating key issues to senior teams.

This is a dynamic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional passionate about upholding the highest standards of ethics, accountability and financial integrity.

This role is on a temporary basis and may lead to a permanent position if you demonstrate the required skills.

• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge or background on Financial Crime

• Formal qualification or certification in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) – such as an ICA Diploma or Certificate in AML is beneficial but not required
• Understanding and knowledge of high-risk industry sectors and money laundering threats posed by Business Banking clients
• Experience supporting high quality due diligence reviews
• Ability to investigate

Colleagues who perform ‘onsite’ roles will spend four or five days a week working onsite, depending on the requirements of the role and business area. Working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice.

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits, including pension plan enrolment after 12 weeks and holiday pay after 8 weeks, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounts at a variety of shops and restaurants.