Economic Crime Tool & Model Manager

Job Description

Barclays is seeking an Economic Crime Tool & Model Manager to oversee the development, maintenance, governance and performance of tools and models used to detect financial crime, including money laundering, sanctions breaches and fraud. The role requires experience in financial crime, risk management, model or technology governance, and an understanding of regulatory expectations and control frameworks. Candidates should be confident managing stakeholders, challenging model performance, documenting decisions and coordinating remediation activity. Strong analytical, communication and project-management skills are expected, together with the ability to work accurately in a regulated banking environment. Experience with data analysis, testing, assurance or model lifecycle management would be beneficial.

Company Info

Barclays is a major British banking and financial services group with a history dating back more than 300 years. Headquartered in London, it serves individuals, businesses, institutions and governments through consumer banking, corporate banking, investment banking, wealth management and technology operations. The bank employs tens of thousands of people across the United Kingdom and international markets. Barclays provides current accounts, lending, payments, savings, investment services and specialist capital-markets advice. As a large regulated institution, it places strong emphasis on financial crime prevention, operational resilience, responsible banking, data protection and effective risk management. Its Northampton operations include important technology, operations and customer-support activities. Employees typically work in collaborative, structured teams, with opportunities for professional development, flexible working and movement across different areas of the bank, subject to role and business requirements.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers opportunities in banking, technology, financial crime, data, healthcare, engineering, education and professional services. London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Leeds are major employment centres, while Northampton provides access to banking and business roles with lower living costs than London. British culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, privacy, politeness and a healthy separation between work and personal life. Lifestyle options range from historic towns and countryside to lively cities, sports, music and extensive public transport. Weather is changeable, and housing costs vary considerably by region. International applicants normally need a sponsored work visa, commonly the Skilled Worker route, unless they already hold suitable immigration status or have another right to work. A job offer from an approved sponsor, an eligible occupation, salary compliance and English-language evidence may be required. Research visa rules, accommodation, tax, healthcare access and commuting before relocating. UK employers must verify right to work before employment begins.