VP - PBWM India FO Extn

Join us as an “VP - PBWM India FO Extn” where we are Entrusted in the primary global wealth hubs and corridors, PBWM provide comprehensive specialist investment, banking, lending and wealth advisory services to the world's most influential individuals and their families; alongside Trusts, Charities and Family Offices. ​Based on a deep understanding of them, their families and businesses, we connect our clients to tailored opportunities and insights from across the Barclays Group.​ To be a successful “VP - PBWM India FO Extn” we need someone who can Lead the establishment, growth and ongoing management of the PBWM India (BIIC) franchise, ensuring alignment with PBWM strategic priorities and business objectives. Act as the primary interface between PBWM leadership and BIIC, driving execution of business priorities, operating model objectives and organizational goals. Build, lead and develop high-performing teams across Business Management, Data & Analytics and Banker Support functions. Partner with global PBWM leads to identify opportunities to extend capabilities, improve scalability and enhance delivery excellence. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success role candidate must Drive business transformation, process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, effectiveness and scalability. Establish governance, risk and control frameworks to support a robust and sustainable operating model. Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition, capability development and succession planning to support long-term growth. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement across teams. Deliver measurable business outcomes through effective stakeholder management, strategic planning and disciplined execution. Represent BIIC leadership forums and contribute to broader PBWM and Barclays strategic initiatives. Basic/ Essential Qualifications: Significant experience within banking, wealth management, investment banking or financial services. Experience leading teams and managing multiple workstreams in a global environment. Strong programme management, organisational leadership and execution capabilities. Experience designing and implementing operating models. Demonstrated experience leading talent acquisition, workforce planning and capability development. Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Excellent written, verbal and executive communication skills. Proven ability to influence and collaborate across a matrix organisation. Strong presentation, storytelling and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Experience working with senior business leaders to deliver strategic objectives. Ability to balance commercial priorities, risk management and delivery excellence. Desirable skillsets/ good to have: Experience establishing, scaling or leading international business capability centres or strategic delivery teams. Knowledge of PBWM operating models, business management, banker support and data & analytics functions. Experience leading organisational design, business growth or franchise build-out initiatives. Exposure to strategy, transformation, chief of staff or business management disciplines. Experience driving digital transformation, automation or AI-enabled productivity initiatives. Familiarity with management information, business intelligence and data visualisation tools. Experience working with stakeholders across the UK, Europe, Asia and other global markets. This role will be based out of Gurugram. Purpose of the role To provide operating and administrative support to senior leaders, simultaneously shaping and executing long-term strategic change, whilst helping to navigate complex challenges in the performance of their roles Accountabilities Implementation of Target Operating Model, business development, and financial and non-financial resource allocation, providing strategic insight and thought leadership. Strategic support to and oversight of demand pipeline and the book of work, including assistance in the development and execution of strategic initiatives, projects, research, and analysis to support decision-making. Support to and guidance for operational efficiency and colleague/customer/client experience within the organisation, including the identification of areas for improvement, streamlining of processes, and implementation of best practices to enhance productivity, effectiveness and experience. Management of of people plan, talent development and succession planning including the identification of high-potential employees, provision of mentorship and guidance, and support to leadership development and diversity initiatives. Communication with internal and external stakeholders, management of communication channels and ensuring effective coordination across different departments and teams. Participation in compliance activities such as SMR and other regulatory registrations/certifications, as well as support for crisis management and risk mitigation, including the development of contingency plans, coordination of responses to emergencies, and business continuity. Management of all organisational/team requirements relating to technology, real estate, people and communications in conjunction with relevant partners across the firm. Enablement of oversight of risk management and compliance with internal and external requirements, including internal Governance on critical control activities in partnership with the CCO team, such as Records Inventory and RCSAs. Cost control and workforce management of the Business/Function, including involvement in financial analysis and planning, forecasting, and monitoring of financial performance against targets. 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.