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Internal Funds Platform Manager

London, United Kingdom

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Date live: 16/03/2026

Business Area: Investments

Area of Expertise: Product Development & Management

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000099651

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Barclays Product Development & Management

In a role in Product Development & Management, you'll oversee our entire product lifecycle. Your responsibilities include gathering and prioritising product and customer requirements, defining product vision, and ensuring successful delivery and ongoing performance.

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Internal Funds Platform Manager (12m FTC) | Barclays | London.

The Internal Funds Platform Manager will support the management and development of the Barclays Asset Management fund range within the Private Bank and Wealth Management platform. The role focuses on the governance, positioning, and strategic development of internally manufactured investment funds, ensuring the product range remains competitive, compliant, and aligned with broader investment propositions across discretionary, advisory, and portfolio management offerings.


Working across a broad range of initiatives, the role combines product oversight, regulatory compliance, and strategic project delivery. The successful candidate will collaborate with investment teams, product structuring, legal, compliance, marketing, and digital teams to support the ongoing development, distribution, and commercial success of the funds platform across multiple client segments including affluent and high net worth investors.


The role requires strong stakeholder management across a global organisation, as well as the ability to manage complex product initiatives and regulatory responsibilities within the asset management and private banking environment.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Support the ongoing management and strategic positioning of the Barclays Asset Management fund range, ensuring alignment with the broader investment proposition.
  • Conduct market and competitor analysis to assess product positioning relative to comparable fund offerings across the market.
  • Partner with Portfolio Management and Investment Advisory teams to optimise the use of funds within discretionary portfolio management, advisory services, and multi-asset investment solutions.
  • Collaborate with product structuring, legal, and compliance teams to ensure adherence to cross-jurisdictional regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee key regulatory obligations relating to funds, including Assessment of Value and Consumer Duty requirements.
  • Support the design and delivery of strategic product initiatives, including share class design, pricing strategy, and product enhancements.
  • Coordinate with Change and delivery teams to implement product and platform improvements.
  • Work alongside Global Advisory proposition teams to embed Barclays Asset Management funds within advisory investment propositions.
  • Support the commercial oversight of the funds platform, including share class pricing considerations, cost allocation, and financial performance monitoring.
  • Partner with marketing teams to design and support strategies that promote the growth of Barclays Asset Management funds across the Private Bank and Wealth Management client base.
  • Collaborate with Digital Proposition teams to develop portfolio insights and tools that support enhanced client engagement.
  • Work with innovation and fintech partners to explore new distribution channels and embedded investment solutions for the funds platform.
  • Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers supporting fund operations, including administrators and platform partners.

Essential Criteria:

  • Knowledge of cross-asset investment strategies within fund management product offerings.
  • Experience supporting strategic product design, development, or delivery within a fund management or investment products environment.
  • Understanding of investment propositions across digital, affluent, and high net worth investor segments.
  • Knowledge of cross-jurisdictional regulatory environments relating to fund management products.
  • Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder networks within a global organisation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience working directly with investment funds or fund platforms within asset management, private banking, or wealth management.
  • Understanding of the competitive landscape for UK or international fund management products.
  • Strong technical skills, including Excel, VBA, or Macros.
  • Professional investment qualifications such as CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), Investment Management Certificate (IMC), or a relevant postgraduate degree.
  • Self-starter with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for business improvement and innovation.

This role is based in London.

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.

Purpose of the role

To develop and manage the success of specific financial products and services, providing in-depth expertise on a particular product line, bridging the gap between product development, marketing, sales, and customer service. 

Accountabilities

  • Provision of SME expertise on specific products and services to customers and colleagues, including features, functionalities, benefits, limitations, risks and compliance.
  • Identification of market trends, new features, regulatory requirements and potential risks, and analysis of data obtained from sales figures and, customer feedback, to support the product development process, and communicate key findings to relevant stakeholders to improve product offerings.
  • Response to customer inquiries, resolution of issues, and provision of guidance on product usage.  .
  • Presentation of the advantages and features of the product to potential customers, building trust and encouraging adoption.
  • Assistance with the development and execution of marketing materials for the product, such as brochures, presentations, and online content.
  • Participation in training sessions and workshops to share product knowledge and expertise with colleagues and other stakeholders.
  • Participation in events, conferences, and other networking opportunities to showcase the product and generate interest.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

  • To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
  • Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
  • 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 lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
  • Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
  • Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
  • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
  • Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
  • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
  • Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
  • Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
  • Influence or convince stakeholders 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.

Barclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review Adjustments to the recruitment process.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.

To find out more about Barclays' strategy please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

This is Barclays London

Our global HQ is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. There are over 10,000 colleagues here – a hugely diverse workforce made up of the world’s best financial and tech talent. If you love the buzz of city life, this is the place to be.

Cycle or run to work? We’ve got everything you need – from cycle hire and parking areas to new showering and changing facilities.

CoSpace is our drop-in co-working space, where networks are built, problems are solved collectively and our community is strengthened.

Our Wellness Suite includes a well-equipped gym and exercise studios, and provides personal training sessions and massage therapy.

Our new trading floors enhance communication, integrate sustainability, and support health and wellbeing through innovative design and British-sourced furniture.

This is Barclays London

Our global HQ is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. There are over 10,000 colleagues here – a hugely diverse workforce made up of the world’s best financial and tech talent. If you love the buzz of city life, this is the place to be.

Supporting active commuters

Cycle or run to work? We’ve got everything you need – from cycle hire and parking areas to new showering and changing facilities.

Time to connect

CoSpace is our drop-in co-working space, where networks are built, problems are solved collectively and our community is strengthened.

Wellbeing in focus

Our Wellness Suite includes a well-equipped gym and exercise studios, and provides personal training sessions and massage therapy.

Advanced trading floors

Our new trading floors enhance communication, integrate sustainability, and support health and wellbeing through innovative design and British-sourced furniture.

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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.

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Your assessment

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Your interview

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Next step

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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.

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