The Economic Crime Tool & Model Lead is responsible for overseeing tools, models and analytical capabilities used to detect and prevent money laundering, fraud, sanctions breaches and other financial crime. Requirements typically include experience in financial crime risk management, model or technology governance, data analysis, controls and regulatory expectations. Familiarity with transaction monitoring, customer risk assessment, sanctions screening, model validation and relevant UK regulations is valuable. The successful candidate should be able to lead projects, challenge technical and business stakeholders, manage risks, document decisions and communicate clearly with senior management. Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills are expected, along with the ability to work collaboratively across compliance, technology, operations and data teams.
Barclays is a major British banking and financial services group headquartered in London, with operations across the United Kingdom and international markets. It provides personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth management, payments and financial technology services. The organisation serves individuals, small businesses, large companies, governments and institutional investors. Barclays places significant emphasis on financial crime prevention, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, data management and responsible banking. Its workforce includes specialists in technology, risk, operations, finance, customer service and commercial banking. The company promotes flexible working in many roles and offers structured career development, employee benefits and opportunities to work on large-scale financial systems. This position supports Barclays’ broader responsibility to protect customers and the financial system from money laundering, fraud, sanctions violations and other economic crime.
The United Kingdom offers job opportunities across banking, technology, healthcare, engineering, education, retail and professional services, with London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds and Northampton serving as important employment centres. British workplace culture generally values punctuality, professionalism, personal responsibility and polite, direct communication. Lifestyle options range from busy city living to quieter towns and countryside, supported by public transport, the National Health Service, diverse communities and strong cultural attractions. Non-UK nationals usually need an appropriate visa, commonly the Skilled Worker visa, and must meet sponsorship, salary and English-language requirements. Some employers are licensed sponsors, but sponsorship should be confirmed before applying. Relocating involves arranging accommodation, a National Insurance number, banking, healthcare registration and tax documentation. Living costs vary considerably, with London typically far more expensive than Northampton and other regional cities. Weather is changeable, and renting usually requires deposits and proof of income.
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