Vice President Operations

Job Description

Date live: 05/13/2025 Business Area: India COO Customer Care BUK Area of Expertise: Banking Operations Contract: Permanent Reference Code: JR-0000045654 Put yourself at the heart of the Barclays. A career in banking operations puts you at the very centre of our business strategy. By putting customers at the heart of everything we do, we’re putting our whole business behind our Customer facing teams. As the face of our brand, especially in an increasingly digital world, you'll play a vital role in our customers' financial lives. Here, your voice is heard, and you’ll have the support and opportunities to thrive. See your commute Step into the role of a Vice President Operations. At Barclays, we’re more than a bank we’re a force for progress and help craft innovative solutions. You will be running an operations unit within Barclays, across cities and sites, managing process performance in line with agreed SLA and targets. You will be driving a culture of continuous improvement and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders within BGSC and related customer business areas. To be successful as a Vice President Operations, you should have experience with: Familiar with MS Office and able to use the desktop computer, Proficient in using various communications channels. Graduate in any discipline, Preferably a MBA/ PGDBM from a reputed institute 9–14 years of work experience with at least 3 years at a senior managerial level of leading large teams across multiple processes. Prior experience in Customer Service preferred. Experience with leading Financial Services BPOs/Large BPO setup is desirable. Excellent track record during past work experience; Stability in previous roles. Prior experience of leading lending operations for retail or MSME either in banks or fintech (digital lending). Experience of running transformation and automation on lending operations will be added advantage. Should be flexible for any shifts and work on Indian holidays. Some other highly valued skills may include: Should be well versed with Quality, Lean, Six Sigma methodology. Knowledge about RPA and hands on experience on leading robotic projects. Familiarity with BUK Operations and aligned functions under its remit. 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. This role is based in our Noida office. Purpose of the role To support the Specialist Customer Care team by providing exceptional customer service while resolving more complex customer needs/requests. Accountabilities Support the provision of customer service through various communication channels including chat, email and phone. Support the execution of customer service requirements to resolve more complex customer needs, requests and enquires. Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate customer care processes. Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations for change in customer care processes, by providing feedback and coaching for colleagues on these highlighted areas. Development and implementation of customer care procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain efficient operations. Resolution of customer inquiries and issues related to the bank’s products and services, including account balances, transactions and payments. Development and execution of reports and presentations on customer care performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders. Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice to improve customer care efficiency and effectiveness . Vice President Expectations To contribute 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.. If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.. 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 will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. 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. (Opens in new tab or window) (Opens in new tab or window) (Opens in new tab or window) Reasonable adjustment Our purpose Equal opportunities Right to work statement Learn more about Barclays locations Across our campuses, we offer modern workspaces, collaborative areas, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms. Facilities include wellness rooms, on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and tech-equipped workstations. Designed for innovation and comfort, they support a dynamic and productive work environment. Health and wellness A place where you can belong Collaborative Areas More than work Be you. Be valued. Belong. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success. You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our Inclusion and Opportunities page. Learn more Application Process Your application We’ll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter. 1 Your assessment Covering your behaviours and ability at work. 2 Your interview Exploring your past experiences and skills. 3 Next step We’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process 4 Working flexibly We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team. Hybrid working We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business. Barclays is built on an international scale. Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience. And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.