• The successful applicant will have good influencing and negotiating skills; be able to effectively tailor messages to suit the needs of different audiences and be the day-to-day contact point for external parties.

• Leading a key team within the wider investments business, the successful applicant will be a dedicated team player. This role requires a diligent, tactful, client focused individual with an ability to relate to a wide range of clients both internally and externally. An ability to think laterally and creatively is required.
• As a team, we hold ourselves to operating by the Barclays Values and the Barclays Way. The individual must be able to demonstrate behaviour in line with these principles as well as be willing to live by and uphold this code of conduct.
• The individual must be uncompromising in their attention to detail, taking personal responsibility to ensure the best results for their clients and for the wider team. They must demonstrate drive, ambition and determination to further develop their skills as an IA and build a promising career in one of the world’s leading investment managers.

• The role holder should be able to manage a team which covers an extensive book of portfolios within established tolerances and personal authorisations based on business procedures; escalates breaches of policies/procedure appropriately.
• The individual will understand current and forthcoming wider regulatory and compliance regime impacting the Private Banking business, will contribute and influence policy and procedures for the Private Bank Advisory Business and their own proposition, and will demonstrate a duty of care with respect to Barclays’ obligations and responsibilities under local national regulators and relevant Group Policies and business controls.

Purpose of the role

To develop and manage the success of specific financial products and services, providing in-depth expertise on a particular product line, bridging the gap between product development, marketing, sales, and customer service.

Accountabilities

• Provision of SME expertise on specific products and services to customers and colleagues, including features, functionalities, benefits, limitations, risks and compliance.
• Understanding of market trends, new features, regulatory requirements and potential risks, and analysis of data obtained from sales figures and, customer feedback, to support the product development process, and communicate key findings to relevant stakeholders to improve product offerings.
• Response to customer inquiries, attend client meetings and obtain a detailed understanding of complex personal / corporate financial circumstances in order to provide options for suitable product solutions. Support with resolution of issues, and provision of guidance on product usage. .
• Presentation of the advantages and features of the product to potential customers, building trust and encouraging adoption.
• Assistance with the development and execution of marketing materials for the product, such as pitch materials and client presentations.
• Participation in training sessions and workshops to share product knowledge and expertise with colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Participation in events, conferences, and other networking opportunities to showcase the product and generate interest.

Director Expectations

• To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide..
• They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..
• Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives.
• Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function.
• Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence.
• Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives.
• Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives.
• Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations.
• Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area.
• Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally.
• Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions.
• Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division.

All Senior 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.

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.