VP - FinTech Product Manager
About The Position
Join Barclays as a VP - FinTech Product Manager to maximize the value of its real-time payments portfolio. The role defines product vision, develops and prioritizes the product roadmap, and delivers payment solutions for the evolving needs of Corporate Banking clients. It is accountable for the end-to-end lifecycle management of Barclays’ instant payment capabilities, including The Clearing House RTP Network and the Federal Reserve’s FedNow Service. The product manager serves as the voice of customers and the business, partnering with Product, Technology, Operations, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Treasury Services, Sales, and industry stakeholders to support payment modernization objectives. The position also provides product expertise to customers and colleagues; monitors market trends, regulatory requirements, risks, sales data, and customer feedback; responds to customer inquiries; supports product marketing and training; and represents products at industry and networking events. At the Vice President level, the role contributes to strategy, advises stakeholders, manages risk and controls, develops solutions through research and analysis, and builds effective internal and external partnerships. The position is located in New York, NY.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of RTP, FedNow, ACH, Wire, and broader domestic payment ecosystems.
- Considerable knowledge of real-time payment operating models, payment processing, liquidity management, and treasury workflows.
- Knowledge of payment messaging standards, APIs, ISO 20022 XML, and modern payment architectures.
- Understanding of fraud prevention, sanctions screening, and financial crime controls in instant payment environments.
- Financial services experience and knowledge of Corporate Banking and Transaction Banking products.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies, design thinking, and product management frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with RTP, FedNow, faster payments, or payment modernization programs.
- Experience working with payment schemes, market infrastructures, or financial market utilities.
- Experience with APIs, embedded finance, digital channels, and next-generation payment technologies.
- SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification.
- Project and change management expertise.
- Understanding of operational resiliency, third-party risk, and business continuity frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Define the product vision and develop and prioritize the roadmap for Barclays’ real-time payments portfolio.
- Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of instant payment capabilities, including The Clearing House RTP Network and the Federal Reserve’s FedNow Service.
- Represent the voice of customers and the business while partnering with Product, Technology, Operations, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Financial Crime, Treasury Services, Sales, and industry stakeholders.
- Provide subject-matter expertise on products and services, including features, functionality, benefits, limitations, risks, and compliance.
- Identify market trends, new features, regulatory requirements, and potential risks; analyze sales data and customer feedback; and communicate findings to stakeholders to improve product offerings.
- Respond to customer inquiries, resolve issues, and provide guidance on product usage.
- Present product advantages and features to potential customers to build trust and encourage adoption.
- Assist in developing and executing product marketing materials, including brochures, presentations, and online content.
- Participate in training sessions and workshops to share product knowledge with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Participate in events, conferences, and networking opportunities to showcase products and generate interest.
- Contribute to or set strategy, drive requirements, recommend changes, and support continuous improvement of policies and processes.
- Advise key stakeholders, functional leadership teams, and senior management on functional and cross-functional impacts and alignment.
- Assess and mitigate risks and demonstrate accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls.
- Collaborate across business areas to stay aligned with business activity and strategy.
- Develop innovative solutions through complex analysis and research, and build and maintain stakeholder partnerships to achieve business objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
