Description
We are looking for a KYC Processing Analyst to support the end-to-end onboarding of clients by conducting accurate and risk-based Know Your Customer (KYC), due diligence.
You will independently assess client information and documentation to confirm adherence to applicable KYC policies, regulatory requirements, and financial crime controls.
Through effective collaboration with Front Office, Financial Crime, Risk, Screening, and other internal teams, you will help deliver timely onboarding outcomes while protecting Barclays, its clients, and the integrity of the financial system.
The role requires sound judgement, strong ownership, and the ability to manage Low, Medium, and High-Risk cases with accuracy, care, and appropriate escalation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support various business areas with day-to-day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution.
- Collaborate with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
- Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations in operational processes.
- Develop and implement operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
- Develop reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
- Identify industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations.
- Participate in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Analyst Expectations:
- Meet the needs of stakeholders/customers through specialist advice and support.
- Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard.
- Likely to have responsibility for specific processes within a team.
- May lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements, and coordinating team resources.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Strong end-to-end KYC knowledge and relevant operational experience within onboarding, periodic review, or client due diligence.
- Experience of managing Low, Medium Risk KYC/OB cases.
- Strong knowledge of Customer Due Diligence requirements.
- Experience of reviewing individual and entity clients, including legal structures, ownership, and control arrangements.
- Ability to understand and analyse complex company and organisational structures.
- Knowledge of financial crime risks, including money laundering, sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons, and high-risk jurisdictions.
- Understanding of the importance of KYC from regulatory, financial crime, reputational, and client-risk perspectives.
- Ability to independently analyse information, classify risk, and reach well-supported conclusions.
- Strong analytical and judgement skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effective workload and time-management skills, including the ability to manage complex and high-priority tasks within agreed timescales.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally with Front Office and internal stakeholders by email, telephone, and other approved channels.
- Strong stakeholder-management and collaborative working skills.
- Ability to identify when a case requires escalation and communicate the concern and supporting rationale clearly.
- Ability to respond positively to changing policies, procedures, priorities, and business requirements.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience of working within Financial Crime, KYC, AML, or client onboarding operations.
- Experience of working with Front Office, Financial Crime, Compliance, Risk, or Screening teams.
- Specialist knowledge of complex or higher-risk client types.
- Experience of contributing to operational change, control improvement, or process-transformation initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Graduate or postgraduate qualification in any discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Relevant KYC, AML, financial crime, or compliance qualifications would be advantageous.