Operational Readiness, AVP

Deliver Meaningful Change Across Our Operations – Bring your knowledge to help us deliver smarter, simpler, and more resilient ways of working. Join Barclays Operational Readiness and Transformation team as an Operational Readiness, AVP. where you will play a central role in overseeing and delivering change projects that keep our organization moving forward. In your role,, you'll help us ensure projects are completed on schedule, within scope and budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will support strategic Operational Readiness and Transformation work across US Corporate Bank Operations, driving continuous improvement by assessing current processes, shaping future state operating models, and ensuring that change is effectively embedded across the organization. To succeed, you should bring considerable banking operations experience—from day to day functional processing and risk mitigation to compliance and issue management—along with a documented ability to manage multiple projects r focus on simplification, automation, and operational excellence will help us deliver meaningful, lasting impact for our colleagues and customers.

To be successful in your role as Operational Readiness, AVP, you should have:

• Overseeing internal change programs driving on time execution while maintaining scope and quality control
• Demonstrated experience working with Fintech companies, including understanding their unique needs as a client base to drive innovative solutions and strengthen strategic partnerships
• Confirmed proficiency in real-time or faster payment methods, showcasing knowledge of industry trends and direct experience implementing advanced payment solutions

Other highly valued skills include:

• ACH accreditation (or equivalent experience) to overseeing and driving projects and ensure sound operational practices and compliance with NACHA rules
• Overseeing support processes for legal/contractual agreements or similar documentation and workflows (e.g., DACA; Deposit Account Control Agreements)
• Operations, Technology, or other COO area experience

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in Whippany, NJ.

Minimum Salary: $70,000.00

Maximum Salary: $

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

This position is eligible for an incentive award.

To manage the implementation of strategic change initiatives to enhance the banks operational efficiency.

• Management of strategic operational changes and initiatives to enhance the bank's operational efficiency and effectiveness, including the identification and assessment of changes on people, processes, and systems.
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders, including business leaders, project managers and SMEs to support business operation team and promote alignment between operations with the bank’s objectives.
• Development and implementation of change management strategies and effectively communicate the strategies so they are understood and adopted by stakeholders.
• Management and development of KPIs to measure the effectiveness of business functions, utilising data and technology to support the identification of areas that require improvement.
• Comply with all regulatory requirements and internal policies related to change management.
• Provision of guidance and support to stakeholders throughout the operational change management process through training and coaching.

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business…