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Risk Assessment Senior Associate

2 days ago by Barclays
  • GBP per day
  • Northamptonshire, England, UK
  • Full-time
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Risk Assessment Senior Associate role at Barclays, investigating high-risk clients and complex cases across financial crime, non-compliance, fraud and misconduct. You’ll analyse intelligence, conduct due diligence reviews, review court orders and escalate key risks to senior teams, with an initial 6-month contract that could convert to permanent. Standout perk: Randstad Sourceright contractor benefits including pension eligibility, holiday pay, EAP and retail discounts.

Key skills
Financial crime knowledgeHigh-risk client investigationsEnhanced due diligence reviewsAnti-Money Laundering (AML)Intelligence analysisTransaction monitoring advisoryCourt order reviewRisk escalation and reportingUnderstanding of high-risk industry sectors
Salary/day rate not listed — comparable Northampton/London-area financial crime risk associate contract roles typically pay around £250–£450 per day (PAYE often lower than umbrella).
You'll thrive here if you’re a detail-oriented investigator with strong analytical skills who can deliver high-quality due diligence on high-risk business banking clients and confidently escalate issues.
Why apply
  • Temporary to permanent opportunity
  • Hybrid working, 35 hours/week
  • Pension, holiday pay, EAP discounts

Risk Assessment Senior Associate

  • Location

    Northampton

  • Duration: 6 months (initially) Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

  • Hours/week: 35 hours per week (Hybrid)

  • PAYE Only

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Barclays are looking for Risk Assessment Senior Associate’s and take a leading role in investigating 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 role will include responsibilities such as reviewing court orders, advising on transaction monitoring, and escalating key issues to senior teams. This is a dynamic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about upholding the highest standards of ethics, accountability, and financial integrity.

This role will be on a temporary basis and should you demonstrate the required skills this may open the doors to a permanent career in the team.

Key Skills

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Knowledge or background on Financial Crime.

  • A formal qualification or certification in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) - such as an ICA (International Compliance Association) Diploma or Certificate in AML or similar would be beneficial but is not required

  • Understanding and knowledge of high-risk industry sectors and money laundering threats posed by Business Banking clients.

  • Experience of working and supporting on high quality due diligence reviews

  • Ability to investigate

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.

Values

Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. The Barclays values inform the foundations of its relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how Barclays measures and rewards the performance of colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.

Diversity

Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to Barclays vision and goals.

Onsite

Colleagues who perform ‘onsite’ roles will spend four or five days a week working onsite, depending on the requirements of their role and business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

Your Benefits

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There’s enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay (after eight weeks on assignment). You can discuss any special holiday requests, for weddings, graduations or other significant occasions during this initial period with your team leader. You’ll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life. Plus, there’s discounts at heaps of high street shops, restaurants and entertainment - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants.


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