Head of Regulated Products – Digital Investing
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Barclays is seeking a highly skilled and technical leader for the role of Head of Regulated Products. This Director level position will take full ownership of all products (SIPP, ISA, JISA and GIA) on our UK Digital Investing Platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing regulated retail investing products, comprehensive technical product knowledge, and a deep understanding of the tax and regulatory landscape. The Head of Regulated Products will play a critical role in ensuring that our offerings remain compliant, competitive, and aligned to the needs of our customers. This role will provide technical product and regulatory knowledge and decision making across all aspects of our business from product design and implementation to ongoing management and continuous improvement.
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
1. Provision of SME expertise on specific products and services to customers and colleagues, including features, functionalities, benefits, limitations, risks and compliance.
2. 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 strategy and development process, and communicate key findings to relevant stakeholders to improve and implement new product offerings.
3. Response to colleague and stakeholder inquiries, resolution of issues, and provision of guidance on product usage.
4. Presentation of the advantages and features of the product to potential customers and stakeholders, building trust and encouraging adoption.
5. Assistance with the development and execution of marketing materials for the product, such as brochures, presentations, and online content.
6. Participation in and delivery of training sessions and workshops to share product knowledge and expertise with colleagues and other stakeholders.
7. Participation in events, conferences, and other networking opportunities to showcase the product and generate interest.
Director Expectations
1. 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.
2. Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function.
3. Escalate breaches of policies/procedures appropriately.
4. Foster and guide compliance, ensuring regulations are observed and relevant processes are in place to facilitate adherence.
5. Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate.
6. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division/Group to achieve the overall business objectives.
7. 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.
8. Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/sensitive situations.
9. Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area.
10. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally.
11. Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/business divisions.
12. 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 Ð Listen and be authentic, E Ð Energise and inspire, A Ð Align across the enterprise, D Ð Develop others.
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship Ð our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset Ð to Empower, Challenge and Drive Ð the operating manual for how we behave. #J-18808-Ljbffr