Director - Economic Crime Controls

Job Description

The Director – Economic Crime Controls role is responsible for strengthening Barclays’ framework for preventing financial crime, including money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions breaches, fraud and other illicit activity. Requirements typically include substantial experience in financial crime compliance, risk management, controls design, governance, regulatory expectations and senior stakeholder management. The successful candidate is expected to set strategic direction, oversee control effectiveness, identify and mitigate emerging risks, support regulatory engagement and influence teams across the bank. Strong knowledge of UK financial-crime legislation, excellent communication skills, sound judgment and the ability to lead complex change are likely to be essential. Experience in a major bank, consultancy, regulator or law-enforcement environment would be advantageous.

Company Info

Barclays is a major UK-based financial services group with operations in the United Kingdom and international markets. Established in 1690, it provides personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth management, payments and other financial services. The group serves consumers, businesses, institutions and governments through brands and specialist divisions. Barclays is a publicly listed company headquartered in London and employs a large international workforce. Its activities are supported by extensive technology, operations, risk, compliance and customer-service functions. As a highly regulated bank, Barclays places significant emphasis on financial crime prevention, conduct, operational resilience, data protection and responsible business practices. The company offers careers across banking, technology, analytics, finance, legal, risk, operations and relationship management, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working depending on the role and location.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers strong employment opportunities in banking, financial services, technology, healthcare, engineering, education and professional services. London is the principal financial centre, while cities such as Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leeds and Northampton also provide diverse career options. British workplace culture generally values professionalism, punctuality, clear communication, inclusion and respect for work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to quieter towns and countryside, with good public transport, cultural attractions and extensive public services. Overseas workers normally need the appropriate visa before starting employment; the Skilled Worker route may apply where an employer is an approved sponsor and the role meets salary and eligibility requirements. Applicants should check current rules with the UK government. Relocation costs, housing availability, taxation, healthcare access and school arrangements should be researched before moving. The UK has a temperate climate and regional differences in living costs.