Assistant Vice President Expectations

To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/business divisions.

• Lead a Team: Performing complex tasks, using well-developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives, and determination of reward outcomes.
• People Leaders: Demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviors are:
  • L – Listen and be authentic
  • E – Energise and inspire
  • A – Align across the enterprise
  • D – Develop others
• Individual Contributor: Lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialization to complete assignments. Identify new directions for assignments and/or projects, identifying a combination of cross-functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on Complex Issues: Providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Risk Management: Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Collaboration: Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organization sub-function.
• Data Analysis: Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practices (in other areas, teams, companies, etc.) to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communication: Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence: Influence or convince stakeholders 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

Join us as Product Owner Support to help bring digital products and client journeys to life across Wealth Management. In this role, you'll work closely with Product Owners and cross-functional teams to turn priorities into clear actions, support delivery planning, and help teams move efficiently from concept to implementation. You'll contribute to the development of digital capabilities that improve client experiences, using client insight, data, and emerging technologies, including AI, to help inform business analysis and delivery decisions. You'll help teams stay aligned on priorities, dependencies, and progress while supporting the development of digital products that create value for clients and colleagues. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where curiosity, attention to detail, and a focus on outcomes are highly valued.

Required Experience

To be successful as a Product Owner Support, you should have experience with:

• Product ownership, business analysis using data science and AI, digital delivery, agile delivery, or transformation-related roles.
• Supporting digital product development through backlog refinement, requirements gathering, user stories, acceptance criteria, and delivery planning.
• Working within cross-functional environments and collaborating with colleagues across business, technology, and other supporting functions.
• Coordinating priorities, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communications while balancing multiple activities.
• Turning ambiguity into clear actions, plans, and deliverables, while supporting governance, reporting, and delivery activities.

Highly Valued Skills

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience in wealth management, investing, user experience (UX), customer experience (CX), and digital business building.
• Understanding of user experience and customer experience principles, with an interest in improving client journeys through data-informed decision making.
• Confidence in preparing high-quality updates, presentations, and governance materials.
• Ability to work with pace, structure, and attention to detail while helping teams stay aligned on priorities.
• Curiosity about digital innovation, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and new ways to enhance client and business outcomes.

Assessment

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.

Location

This role is based in London, Knutsford, Northampton, or Glasgow.