Business Manager Director

Barclays UK; Singapore; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic leader to guide senior executives through complex challenges. This role involves collaborating with various business units to develop and implement strategies that align with organizational goals. The successful candidate will manage significant projects, enhance operational efficiency, and provide expert advice to senior management. With a focus on fostering a performance culture and ensuring compliance with regulations, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact within a dynamic environment. If you are a driven professional with a passion for leadership and strategic development, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic planning and project management.
• Strong analytical skills to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to implement strategies aligned with goals.
• Manage strategic initiatives and improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Purpose of the role

To enable the success of senior executives by helping them navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions, and achieve their goals.

Accountabilities

1. Collaborate with business and senior leadership to develop and implement strategies aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
2. Serve as a liaison between different business units and functions, fostering communication and collaboration.
3. Manage and coordinate strategic initiatives, projects, and change management efforts to optimize processes and strengthen the control environment.
4. Improve operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement, streamlining processes, and implementing best practices to enhance productivity.
5. Develop performance reports for key metrics that support strategic objectives and external commitments, including financial analysis, planning, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
6. Support business heads in partnership with HR on hiring, workforce planning, and personnel changes.

Director Expectations

1. Manage a business function, contributing to strategic initiatives, policy development, and overseeing complex projects that may span the entire business.
2. Lead a large team or sub-function, fostering a performance culture aligned with company values, or lead organization-wide projects as a technical expert and thought leader, training and coaching less experienced staff.
3. Provide expert advice to senior management and committees to influence decisions and strategic initiatives.
4. Manage resourcing, budgeting, and policy creation for a significant sub-function.
5. Ensure compliance with policies and regulations, escalating breaches appropriately.
6. Foster and guide regulatory compliance and ensure relevant processes are in place.
7. Monitor and influence external environment, regulators, and advocacy groups on behalf of the organization.
8. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the function's role within the business and industry practices, staying updated on market developments.
9. Use analytical skills to solve complex problems and design solutions.
10. Make significant decisions within their area, exercising management authority.
11. Negotiate and influence stakeholders at senior levels internally and externally.
12. Act as the primary contact for key clients and cross-functional counterparts.
13. Represent the function and business division as a spokesperson.

All senior leaders are expected to demonstrate leadership behaviors aligned with Barclays' values and behaviors, including Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.