Description
We are seeking a Vice President - ACH Product Manager to maximize the value of Barclays' real-time payments portfolio by defining a clear product vision, developing and prioritizing the product roadmap, and delivering innovative payment solutions that support the evolving needs of Corporate Banking clients.
You will be accountable for the end-to-end lifecycle management of Barclays' instant payment capabilities, including The Clearing House RTP Network and the Federal Reserve's FedNow Service. You will serve as the voice of the customer and business while working closely with Product, Technology, Operations, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Treasury Services, Sales, and industry stakeholders to support broader payment modernization objectives.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- Contribute to 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.
- Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls.
- Collaborate with other areas of work to keep up to speed with business activity and business strategies.
- Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought, comparing and selecting complex alternatives.
Requirements:
- Deep understanding of ACH payments, domestic payment processing, and corporate treasury workflows.
- Strong knowledge of NACHA Operating Rules, ACH network requirements, return processes, and exception handling.
- Comprehensive understanding of Payments products, including ACH, Wire, Check, RTP/FedNow, and related client workflows.
- Knowledge of payments connectivity standards, including NACHA file formats, APIs, host-to-host connectivity, and ISO 20022 initiatives.
- Financial services experience with strong knowledge of Corporate Banking and Transaction Banking products.
- Proven track record of owning and delivering strategic product initiatives.
- Experience developing and managing product roadmaps and product backlogs.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, design thinking, and modern product management practices.
- Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a highly regulated environment.
Salary: $155,000 - $200,000 per year