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Join Barclays as a US Correspondent Banking (CBI) AML Operations - Team Leader. You will manage the day‑to‑day operations of a team of investigators responsible for reviewing automated alerts generated by the Financial Crimes Case Management (FCCM) transaction monitoring platform. The role ensures that investigations are conducted accurately, thoroughly, and in alignment with internal quality expectations and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include evaluating case summaries, ensuring written outputs are clear and well‑reasoned, monitoring case ageing, and providing coaching or training to enhance team capability. The job holder will also review Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) prepared by investigators and serve as a voting member of the Barclays NY Suspicious Activity Report Review Committee (SARRC), assessing escalated investigations and approving SARs for submission to FinCEN. Additionally, the role is accountable for adherence to AML policies, internal controls, and statutory reporting requirements while maintaining effective engagement with senior internal and external stakeholders.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Purpose of the role
To manage operations within a business area and maintain processes, risk management initiatives and compliance with relevant regulators.
Accountabilities
- Identification of trends and opportunities to improve areas and develop new process and procedures through the monitoring and analysis of operation data and performance metrics.
- Management of operations for a business area and promote efficient processes, risk management and compliance initiatives to support the bank's operations.
- Collaboration with internal stakeholders (including business leaders, project manager and SMEs) and external stakeholders (including vendors and service providers) to support business operations and promote alignment with the bank's objectives and SLAs.
- Management of operational professionals and provide guidance, coaching and support to improve colleagues' delivery quality.
- Management and development of KPIs to measure the effectiveness of operation functions, utilizing data and technology to support the identification of areas that require improvement.
- Compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies related to customer experience.
- Creation of a safe environment for colleagues to speak up, actively and regularly encourage and solicit feedback to ensure people agenda remains focused on the right areas.
- Management of attrition by working closely with HR in implementing retention initiatives for workforce.
Vice President Expectations
- To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures.
- If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counseling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
- If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
- OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.
- Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
- Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
- Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
- Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
- Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
- Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
- Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be successful as a US Correspondent Banking (CBI) AML Operations - Team Leader, you should have:
- Extensive knowledge of AML Compliance, the Bank Secrecy Act, or related areas, supported by investigative experience in financial crime matters.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including oversight of team performance, coaching, and staff development.
- Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capability, with the ability to evaluate complex transactional behaviors and make well‑reasoned, risk‑based decisions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Some other highly valued skills may include:
- Industry‑recognized credentials such as Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), CFE, JD, or other advanced certifications.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and supporting software.
- Broad understanding of financial services products, including correspondent banking, with familiarity in financial crime risks, red flags, and typologies.
- Exceptional communication and relationship‑building abilities, enabling effective engagement with stakeholders at all levels.
LOCATION
This role is located in Whippany, NJ.
COMPENSATION
- Salary / Rate: $140,000.00 - $195,000.00
The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.
This position is eligible for an incentive award.
Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
INTRODUCTION
Join Barclays as a US Correspondent Banking (CBI) AML Operations - Team Leader. You will manage the day‑to‑day operations of a team of investigators responsible for reviewing automated alerts generated by the Financial Crimes Case Management (FCCM) transaction monitoring platform. The role ensures that investigations are conducted accurately, thoroughly, and in alignment with internal quality expectations and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include evaluating case summaries, ensuring written outputs are clear and well‑reasoned, monitoring case ageing, and providing coaching or training to enhance team capability. The job holder will also review Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) prepared by investigators and serve as a voting member of the Barclays NY Suspicious Activity Report Review Committee (SARRC), assessing escalated investigations and approving SARs for submission to FinCEN. Additionally, the role is accountable for adherence to AML policies, internal controls, and statutory reporting requirements while maintaining effective engagement with senior internal and external stakeholders.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Purpose of the role
To manage operations within a business area and maintain processes, risk management initiatives and compliance with relevant regulators.
Accountabilities
- Identification of trends and opportunities to improve areas and develop new process and procedures through the monitoring and analysis of operation data and performance metrics.
- Management of operations for a business area and promote efficient processes, risk management and compliance initiatives to support the bank's operations.
- Collaboration with internal stakeholders (including business leaders, project manager and SMEs) and external stakeholders (including vendors and service providers) to support business operations and promote alignment with the bank's objectives and SLAs.
- Management of operational professionals and provide guidance, coaching and support to improve colleagues' delivery quality.
- Management and development of KPIs to measure the effectiveness of operation functions, utilizing data and technology to support the identification of areas that require improvement.
- Compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies related to customer experience.
- Creation of a safe environment for colleagues to speak up, actively and regularly encourage and solicit feedback to ensure people agenda remains focused on the right areas.
- Management of attrition by working closely with HR in implementing retention initiatives for workforce.
Vice President Expectations
- To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures.
- If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counseling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
- If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
- OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.
- Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
- Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
- Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
- Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
- Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
- Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
- Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be successful as a US Correspondent Banking (CBI) AML Operations - Team Leader, you should have:
- Extensive knowledge of AML Compliance, the Bank Secrecy Act, or related areas, supported by investigative experience in financial crime matters.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including oversight of team performance, coaching, and staff development.
- Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capability, with the ability to evaluate complex transactional behaviors and make well‑reasoned, risk‑based decisions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Some other highly valued skills may include:
- Industry‑recognized credentials such as Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), CFE, JD, or other advanced certifications.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and supporting software.
- Broad understanding of financial services products, including correspondent banking, with familiarity in financial crime risks, red flags, and typologies.
- Exceptional communication and relationship‑building abilities, enabling effective engagement with stakeholders at all levels.
LOCATION
This role is located in Whippany, NJ.
COMPENSATION
- Salary / Rate: $140,000.00 - $195,000.00
The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.
This position is eligible for an incentive award.
Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Correspondent
Document your specialized reporting beat credentials
PERM requires your employer to define a specific job requirement tied to your credentials. Compile bylines, awards, and language proficiency records that demonstrate expertise in a distinct reporting beat, such as foreign affairs, science, or investigative journalism.
Target news organizations with PERM filing history
Large broadcast networks, wire services, and digital outlets are far more likely to sponsor correspondents than small regional outlets. Search OFLC disclosure data via the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have filed PERM applications for journalist or correspondent roles.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B sponsorship
Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is a longer timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Identifying which outlets have sponsored correspondents for green cards is time-consuming without the right data. Migrate Mate filters jobs by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you apply where sponsorship has actually happened.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
EB-2 eligibility hinges on the position requiring an advanced degree in a specific field, such as journalism or international relations. Review the O*NET occupation profile for correspondents to confirm the educational and skill requirements that support your employer's PERM job description.
Negotiate PERM job description terms before signing
The PERM application locks in your job title, duties, and minimum requirements. If your offer letter describes a generalist reporter role, work with your employer to ensure the description accurately reflects specialized duties, since a vague job description weakens the EB-2 advanced-degree argument.
Green Card Correspondent: Frequently Asked Questions
Do correspondent jobs qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are possible. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree in journalism, communications, or a related field and your employer can document that requirement in the PERM application. EB-3 covers roles that require at least a bachelor's degree. The category depends on how your employer defines the minimum job requirements, not your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for correspondents?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries. The downside is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status or consular processing can collectively take two to four years or more depending on your country of birth and USCIS workload.
What does PERM labor certification require from a news employer sponsoring a correspondent?
Your employer must conduct a formal recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers were available for the specific role. This includes job postings, documentation of applicants reviewed, and a detailed job description filed with DOL. The job duties and minimum requirements defined during PERM become binding, so the description must accurately reflect your correspondent role from day one.
How can I find news organizations that have sponsored correspondents for green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search for correspondent and journalist roles filtered by employers with confirmed PERM and I-140 filing history. This narrows your job search to outlets that have already committed resources to green card sponsorship, rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with the process or unwilling to absorb the legal and administrative costs.
Can a foreign correspondent on an existing work visa begin the green card process without leaving the U.S.?
Yes. If you're already in the U.S. on a valid work visa such as H-1B or O-1 visa, your employer can initiate PERM while you maintain that status. Once the I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status to remain in the U.S. during processing. USCIS allows concurrent filing of I-140 and I-485 when a visa number is immediately available based on your priority date and country of birth.