Private Banking & Wealth Management Executive

Barclays UK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious financial institution as a Private Banking & Wealth Management Executive, where you will support the Private Banker in fostering client relationships and enhancing overall service delivery. This role requires strong operational knowledge, impeccable client management skills, and strategic thinking to navigate complex client needs effectively.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing client relationships and dealings with senior stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of banking operations and regulatory adherence.
• Capable of preparing for client facing meetings related to banking and investments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing client portfolios and optimizing client experience.
• Coordinate schedules and communication for relationship managers.
• Process transactions and manage expense reports.

Skills

Client relationship management

Operational procedures knowledge

Risk management understanding

PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Working as a Barclays Private Banking & Wealth Management Executive, you will be assisting the Private Banker /Wealth Managers in acquiring, servicing, and retaining clients to deliver overall business objectives. You will become a key point of contact for the client for day-to-day operational matters. In your new role you will assist the Private Banker /Wealth Manager in marketing products to clients and support the Pod/ team/ business in the delivery of its targets and goals

To be successful as a Private Banking & Wealth Management Executive , you should have experience with

Sound knowledge of banking, operational procedures, risk management, lending and understanding of security requirements
• Ability to demonstrate integrity and adherence to regulatory policies and procedures. An understanding of financial services Risk and Control procedures
• Experience in managing client relationships
• Experience in dealing with senior stakeholders
• Experience in preparing for client facing meetings relating to banking proposition and investments
• Relevant client facing experience in a Private Banking/Wealth Management or similar role
• Technically minded with strong PC skills (Word, Excel, Power point)
• Additional language skills may be required for some PBE roles

Some other highly valued skills may include

- Assist the Private Banker/Wealth Manager in administration and management of day-today administration on client relationships including payments, banking enquiries, attending meetings (to observe/take notes), preparation of file notes, drafting of letters and other documentation, annual client reviews, etc all overseen and signed-off by the Private Banker/Wealth Manager.

- Responds in a timely and professional manner to client requests, owning task execution end to end, working pro-actively with Operations, Business Management and other business stakeholders to ensure delivery, resolve issues and reduce / remove errors.

- Good overall knowledge of Barclays Private Bank/Barclays Wealth information systems

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

London

Purpose of the role

To assist relationship managers to effectively manage their client portfolios and optimise the client experience.

Accountabilities

• Maintenance of client information, management of contracts and agreements, and preparation of reports, presentations, and other materials.
• Coordination of schedules for relationship managers and clients, ensuring efficient time management and smooth communication.
• Processing of transactions, management of expense reports, and routine requests to free up the relationship manager's time for strategic activities.
• Information gathering on relevant market trends, competitor offerings, and industry news to support the relationship manager in providing informed advice and tailored solutions.
• Analysis of client data, preparation of reports on portfolio performance, and provision of insights to inform portfolio adjustments and client recommendations.
• Management of inbound and outbound communication through phone, email, and other channels, relaying important information and response to client inquiries.
• Provision of support to relationship managers with planning, tracking and the execution of complex client projects by managing timelines and resources, identifying potential issues, summarising client portfolios and proactively communicating updates and opportunities to the relationship manager.
• Support to clients with everyday product and services tasks such as deposits, withdrawals, transfers, bill payments, mobile app support as well as updating personal information, contact details and account preferences.
• Guidance to new customers through account opening procedures, explanation of account terms and conditions, and setting up of online access and other services.
• Management and maintenance of client relations by resolving various customer concerns and inquiries, including account balances, statements, transactions, fees.
• Maintenance of confidentiality and security of client data by following strict data security protocols and ethical practices.
• 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 work and 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.

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