Account Executive

barclays; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Guernsey seeks an Account Executive to act as a key liaison between the Relationship Manager and internal specialist product teams, delivering high-quality service to clients and coordinating meetings and follow-ups.

You will manage client queries, maintain accurate records, prioritise multiple tasks, and support risk-aware, discreet handling of confidential information while upholding Barclays' values.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to approach tasks logically and systematically.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated integrity and trustworthiness, especially with sensitive client data.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key liaison between the Relationship Manager and internal specialist product teams to deliver high-quality client service.
• Manage incoming client queries and ensure actions are completed accurately and promptly.
• Coordinate client meetings, follow-ups and ensure related actions are completed to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities with discretion and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with different functions and business areas to ensure a seamless end-to-end client experience.
• Support risk and control activities and uphold Barclays policies and procedures.

Skills

Logical thinking

Strong communication

Integrity & trust

Organisation skills

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Client-focused

Job description

Job Description

Purpose

Support and assist Relationship Managers in acquiring, onboarding, servicing and retaining clients to deliver overall business goals, managing complex client situations.

Where required liaise directly with clients regarding complex client requests in respect of various banking and servicing requirements such as onboarding,banking transactions, Investments, credit & digital solutions.

Work closely with Operations and other support functions to deliver positive outcomes for clients.

Accountabilities

• Establish strong client and internal relationships alongside relationship managers to ensure high quality service is provided at all times

• Responsible for all aspects of clients servicing and service engagement plans. To include leading client service review visits to support and improve client experience

• Develop relationships with other areas of the bank; in doing so, they will have joint responsibility with internal colleagues for the end-to-end client experience, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

• Point of contact for all new account queries, complex servicing requests and a liaison between relationship teams and support/specialist teams

• Ensure legal and regulatory standards and internal policies and procedures are adhered to, support relationship managers with risk related activities

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.

• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise

• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise

• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.

• 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 develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.

• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.

• Partner with other functions and business areas.

• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.

• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.

• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.

• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.

• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your workand areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.

• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.

• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.

• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.

• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.

• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.

• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

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.

Account Executive | Barclays | Guernsey

As an Account Executive, you will operate as a key liaison between the Relationship Manager and internal specialist product teams, playing a central role in delivering high-quality service to clients. You will be responsible for managing incoming client queries, ensuring these are actioned appropriately and efficiently. Working closely with the Relationship Manager, you will arrange and coordinate client meetings, handle any necessary follow-ups, and ensure that all client-related actions are completed to a high standard. You will also support the Relationship Manager in achieving their financial and service-related objectives through proactive engagement and administrative oversight. Success in this role will require you to collaborate with a range of internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication between teams to meet client needs. You will be expected to maintain accurate records, manage multiple priorities, and uphold a high level of professionalism and discretion, particularly when dealing with confidential information.

Essential Criteria

• Proven ability to approach tasks logically and systematically to achieve desired outcomes.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently across all levels of the organisation.

• Demonstrated high levels of integrity and trustworthiness, especially when handling sensitive client data.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and follow through on actions promptly.

Desirable Criteria

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently, using initiative to resolve issues.

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with a client-focused and collaborative mindset.

This role is based in Guernsey.

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.