Barclays Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Senior Product Designer - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Join Barclays as an Innovation Product and Design professional, where you’ll be responsible for driving innovation, bringing fresh approaches from the external market, and developing new-to-market propositions and digital products that are unique and differentiated. You’ll challenge the status quo, leverage emerging technologies, and ensure that user‑centered design is at the core of every decision.
Purpose of the role
Collaborate, nurture and drive group innovation with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the bank stays at the forefront of innovation and adapts to the rapidly changing landscape in financial services and increasing customer expectations.
Accountabilities
* Collaboration with a range of stakeholders to develop a portfolio of open innovation and strategic initiatives through experimentation, co‑creation, access to innovative technology capabilities, products and services and a global innovation ecosystem.
* Development and delivery of frameworks, ideation, training and tools to build a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing to enable new and creative ideas/solutions that deliver on the bank’s strategy.
* Provision of a global platform and curated ecosystem of partners to inform strategy, drive connectivity and new insights.
* Development of the strategic capabilities and programmes for the bank to deliver on its strategy, supporting the exploration, evaluation and execution of innovation and investment opportunities.
* Management and coordination between external stakeholders/partners and the bank, to successfully deliver joint projects and initiatives.
* Deliver thought leadership and insights to inform strategic decision making and organisational readiness, in conjunction with regular research, identifying emerging technologies and trends.
* Development and management of key metrics including key partnerships, innovation initiatives and impact through regular assessments to calculate the return on investment and identify any potential risks and issues.
Vice President Expectations
* Contribute to strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change; manage resources, budgets, policies and continuous improvement.
* Define jobs and responsibilities, plan for future departmental needs, counsel employees on performance and contribute to pay decisions.
* Demonstrate leadership behaviours to create an environment where colleagues thrive and deliver excellent standards.
* Act as a subject‑matter expert or technical guide in major assignments, training and coaching less experienced specialists.
* Advise key stakeholders on functional and cross‑functional impacts and alignment.
* Manage and mitigate risks within the control and governance agenda.
* Collaborate with other work areas to keep up to speed with business activity and strategies.
* Use sophisticated analytical thought to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
* Incorporate research findings into problem‑solving processes.
* Build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with stakeholders to reach key business objectives.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Should Have
* Innovation Expertise: Experience designing and launching groundbreaking digital products and propositions.
* User‑Centered Design & Research: Deep understanding of user research methodologies, insight generation and validation techniques.
* Iterative Prototyping & Implementation: Ability to translate ideas into wireframes, prototypes and refined solutions through iterative design and testing, collaborating closely with researchers and developers.
Some Other Highly Valued Skills May Include
* Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Flexibility to navigate fast‑changing market conditions and technology advancements.
* Technology Literacy & Innovation: Strong grasp of digital platforms, AI and emerging technologies, with strategic application to product innovation.
* Communication & Stakeholder Influence: Ability to collaborate, influence senior executives and external stakeholders with storytelling and negotiation.
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job‑specific technical skills.
This role is based in Glasgow.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
* Banking and Financial Services
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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