

Purpose of the role
To take responsibility for end-to-end local Platform management including – strategy design & execution, scalable and stable platform for client & colleagues, regulatory risk mitigation & management, platform development.
Accountabilities
Managing Director Expectations
All Senior 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.
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.
Managing Director – Wealth Management Tribe Lead (Digital Platform & Experience)
Role Purpose
Barclays Wealth Management is scaling its platform to serve a broader client base, close the advice gap, and deliver a market-leading digital wealth experience across advised and self-directed journeys.
The Wealth Management Tribe Lead (Managing Director) is responsible for end-to-end delivery of the Wealth platform and client journeys, bringing together Product, UI/UX, Customer Experience (CX), Data Science, and Digital Design to deliver intuitive, insight-led outcomes for clients and colleagues at scale.
This role translates business priorities into high-quality platform execution, ensuring that innovation, client experience, and operational integrity are embedded across the Wealth proposition.
Key Accountabilities
1. Wealth Platform & Journey Delivery
Own the end-to-end delivery of the Wealth platform and core client journeys.
Translate business priorities into clear product roadmaps and delivery outcomes.
Ensure delivery of a scalable, stable, and continuously improving platform.
2. Client Experience, UI/UX & Digital Design
Champion best-in-class UI/UX and CX across all Wealth journeys.
Embed Digital Design practices into product development from concept to delivery.
Ensure journeys are intuitive, consistent, and aligned to client needs and behaviours.
3. Data Science & Insight-Led Delivery
Leverage Data Science and analytics to inform prioritisation and optimisation of journeys.
Drive insight-led improvements to client experience and platform performance.
Enable personalisation and data-driven decision making across the platform.
4. Product & Agile Delivery Leadership
Lead a multi-disciplinary Tribe including Product Owners, UX/UI, Data, and delivery teams.
Drive clear prioritisation, pace, and accountability across squads.
Provide transparency on progress, risks, dependencies, and trade-offs.
5. Cross-Functional Execution
Partner with Technology, Barclays UK, Strategy, Operations, Risk, Distribution, Marketing, and Business leadership to deliver aligned outcomes.
Ensure a joined-up end-to-end proposition across all client and colleague touchpoints.
Act as the link between business intent and execution.
6. Risk, Governance & Platform Integrity
Own operational and regulatory integrity of the Wealth platform.
Ensure robust controls, governance, and compliance across all journeys.
Provide clear oversight of delivery health, risks, and client outcomes.
7. Leadership & Culture
Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional team.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Develop capability across Product, Design, and Data disciplines.
Experience & Capabilities
Proven MD-level leadership in digital platform, product, or transformation roles
Deep experience across Product, UI/UX, CX, Digital Design, and Data-led delivery
Strong track record of delivering complex, cross-functional change at scale
Experience operating in regulated environments with strong governance requirements
Ability to lead senior stakeholders and influence at ExCo level
Strong focus on client outcomes, platform quality, and delivery excellence