Job Description 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. Identification 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, 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 brochures, presentations, and online content. 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. 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, counselling 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. 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. Join us as a Senior Payments Product Manager within our Global Payments & FX Product. This role offers the opportunity to design, build, and manage products end-to-end, generating sustainable returns by helping clients achieve their business goals effectively. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of critical payment services to corporate clients. Within Global Payments & FX Product, the SEPA Payment Product Team manages SEPA in the UK & across Europe. We are leveraging SEPA payment solutions to deliver market leading propositions for our clients. The role is an opportunity to own and shape the delivery of a critical service to Corporate clients. To design, build and manage products on an E2E basis that generate sustainable returns by helping clients to achieve their business ambitions in the right way – such as making their banking easier and enabling their business to grow. The role will focus on managing the SEPA payments product set, which enables our clients to make Euro payments an Direct Debit collections across 36 countries. Working with Senior Product Managers, Cash Sales and Coverage to identify client, market and innovation opportunities, the role holder will have the opportunity to shape strategy and define plans for realising new commercial opportunities as relevant. The role holder will also be responsible for; working with technology and operational teams, using MI and KPIs to identify process inefficiencies and control gaps, working with relevant areas of the bank to improve efficiencies and the control environment, defining the commercial objectives and driving them to conclusion to support the business strategy. This involves: Driving product delivery in close collaboration with key stakeholders Working with technology, operations, legal, compliance, financial crime to ensure the solution meets the needs of our clients. Identifying client, market, and innovation opportunities in collaboration with other Senior Product Managers, Cash Sales, and Coverage. Defining and achieving commercial objectives to align with business strategies. Shaping strategy and defining plans to realise new commercial opportunities. Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications Experience in the payments industry with an understanding of payment products, platforms and industry standards. Proven ability to own and deliver projects and initiatives. Track record of identifying and implementing improvements in processes, products, or services. Desirable Skills/Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a regulated environment with strong attention to detail. Knowledge of business disciplines, including Compliance, Operations, Service, Sales, Marketing, IT, Finance, and Risk. Broad understanding of product lifecycle management. Familiarity with financial services products and specifically in domestic and cross border payments across Europe. This role represents an exciting opportunity to shape a critical service, drive strategic initiatives, and develop expertise in one of the most dynamic areas of payments and FX products. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for this 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 London