Commercial Manager

Barclays UK; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Commercial Manager at a leading financial institution. In this hybrid role, you'll leverage your expertise in pricing and product management to drive business performance and enhance customer satisfaction. You will conduct market analysis, develop innovative financial solutions, and manage strategic relationships to propel the commercial banking segment forward. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact while collaborating with diverse stakeholders and leading a team to success. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of banking, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in product, commercial, or pricing management roles.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to enhance competitive strategies.
• Create pricing models ensuring profitability and competitiveness.

Skills

Product Management

Data Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Job description

Join us as a Commercial Manager, where you’ll play a key role in pricing our savings and insurance products to drive effective business performance and deliver positive customer outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact area of the business and help shape its future.

To be successful as a Commercial Manager, you should have experience with:

1. Previous experience in product / commercial / pricing / Profit & Loss management roles
2. Data-led approach with the ability to interpret and analyze multiple sources of complex data into actionable insights
3. Strategic mindset, capable of relating current activities to the bigger picture
4. Knowledge of risk and control processes and adherence to them
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Valued Skills Include:

1. Understanding of products/services in the Savings, Protection, and Mortgage sectors
2. Knowledge of retail market trends, interest rate movements, and competitive landscape
3. Awareness of macroeconomics and its impact on interest rates and consumer banking behavior
4. Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills
5. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
6. Ability to understand organizational dynamics and stakeholder diversity

You may be assessed on key skills such as risk management, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and technical skills.

This is a hybrid role based in Northampton, Canary Wharf, Glasgow, or Manchester.

Purpose of the role

To drive the success of the commercial banking segment through market analysis, product development, sales, relationship management, risk management, and performance.

Accountabilities

1. Conduct market research to understand the competitive landscape and develop strategies to increase market share
2. Create pricing models for various products ensuring profitability and competitiveness
3. Develop and manage innovative financial solutions tailored to the commercial banking segment
4. Forge strategic partnerships to expand product offerings and reach new clients
5. Manage relationships within target companies to understand needs and propose solutions
6. Develop and implement sales strategies, including setting targets and identifying channels
7. Monitor key metrics like client acquisition, loan volume, and revenue to assess performance

Assistant Vice President Expectations

1. Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and collaborate across functions
2. Lead a team performing complex tasks, set objectives, and coach team members
3. Demonstrate leadership behaviors to create a thriving environment, including listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others
4. Guide team through complex assignments and identify new directions or methodologies
5. Consult on complex issues, support risk mitigation, and develop policies
6. Manage risks and controls effectively
7. Collaborate across areas to support business strategy
8. Engage in complex data analysis to solve problems creatively
9. Communicate complex or sensitive information effectively
10. Influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values—Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship—and embody the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.