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Director, Global Transaction Banking

Barclays · Posted Nov 3

Banking, credit card, corporate, investment banking, and wealth management services

Gurugram, India; Pune, IndiaFull-timeOnsiteDirector/Executive12+ years₹1.0Cr–₹1.8Cr yearly27 applicants
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About the role

Transaction banking at Barclays covers payments, cash management, trade finance, issuing and related services for corporate clients. This role will build and lead the product organisation in India, working with global business partners to deliver an agile transaction banking operation and client solutions. The director defines product strategy, oversees the product development lifecycle, manages risk and control, and drives data-driven, customer-centric product performance.

What you will do

  • This role will build and lead the product organisation in India, working closely with global business partners to deliver a agile transaction banking operation and the solutions our clients need.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • For individual contributors, lead organisation-wide projects and act as a deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross-functionally.
  • Train, guide and coach less experienced specialists, and provide information that informs long-term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.
  • Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside own function.
  • Escalate breaches of policies and procedures appropriately.
  • Foster and guide compliance, ensuring regulations are observed and relevant processes are in place to support adherence.
  • Engage with the external environment, including regulators and advocacy groups, to monitor developments and influence on behalf of Barclays where appropriate.
  • Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex or sensitive situations.
  • Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions and business divisions.
  • Act as a mandated spokesperson for the function and business division.
  • Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Product Managers are responsible for the leading the strategic focus of the product(s), defining the product vision, market strategy, and competitive analysis.
  • They think about the product's future and how it will evolve over time.
  • They work with various teams, including marketing, engineering, operations, and sales, to ensure everyone is aligned on the product strategy.
  • They use data and market research to inform their decisions and prioritize product features.
  • Define Product Strategy: Accountable for defining a product strategy that aligns with business vision, managing capabilities, balancing short-term with long-term goals, ensuring that products meet market demands and drive growth.
  • Cross functional alignment: Leadership of cross functional relationships, working with various cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of product strategy and goals.
  • Risk and Control: Accountable for overseeing product risk management, including identification of potential risks, development of strategies to mitigate those risks, and maintenance of alignment between the product management and control functions.
  • Product Development Lifecycle: Own product development lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring efficient processes, on-time delivery, and alignment with E2E customer expectations and experience. – working with product owners to drive change objectives.
  • Deliver Product Goals and Performance: Deliver clear objectives and key outcomes to steer the product vision and ensure alignment with company’s business goals, financial targets, and strategic vision, driving long-term business success.
  • Data driven decisions: Monitor product performance through data-driven analysis and insights, regularly assessing progress against objectives and adjusting the strategies as needed to optimise outcomes and maximise value for both business and customer.
  • Customer-Centric Focus: Drive a customer -first approach across the product vision, ensuring customer insights, feedback, behaviours, and pain points are at the core of the product strategy and decision-making process.
  • Business and financial acumen: Understanding pricing models, costs structures, and ROI to make financially grounded decisions regarding product development.

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Benefits and support

  • Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting

About Barclays

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Barclays is a British multinational universal bank that provides consumer, corporate, and investment banking, as well as wealth management services. Tracing its origins back to 1690 in London, the institution operates globally to serve millions of retail and institutional clients. The bank leverages cutting-edge technology and digital platforms to drive operational efficiency across its international network.

Industry
Banking
Company size
93000+ employees
Founded
1690
Location
London, United Kingdom
Funding stage
Public Company

Leadership

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C.S. Venkatakrishnan

Group Chief Executive

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Anna Cross

Group Finance Director

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Alistair Currie

Group Chief Operating Officer

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