Private Banking Executive

Job Description

Purpose

Support and assist Relationship Managers in acquiring, onboarding, servicing and retaining clients to deliver overall business goals, managing complex client situations.

Where required liaise directly with clients regarding complex client requests in respect of various banking and servicing requirements such as onboarding,banking transactions, Investments, credit & digital solutions.

Work closely with Operations and other support functions to deliver positive outcomes for clients.

Accountabilities

• Establish strong client and internal relationships alongside relationship managers to ensure high quality service is provided at all times

• Responsible for all aspects of clients servicing and service engagement plans.  To include leading client service review visits to support and improve client experience

• Develop relationships with other areas of the bank; in doing so, they will have joint responsibility with internal colleagues for the end-to-end client experience, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

• Point of contact for all new account queries, complex servicing requests and a liaison between relationship teams and support/specialist teams

• Ensure legal and regulatory standards and internal policies and procedures are adhered to, support relationship managers with risk related activities

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.

• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise

• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise

• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.

• 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 develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.

• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.

• Partner with other functions and business areas.

• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.

• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.

• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.

• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.

• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.

• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.

• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.

• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.

• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.

• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.

• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

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.

Private Banking Executive | Barclays | Monaco

As part of the Private Banking team, the Private Banking Executive will play a crucial role in supporting the commercial function and ensuring a high level of service for an international and demanding clientele. Working closely with private bankers, you will help manage client relationships, oversee daily operations, and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements such as KYC and AML.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist private bankers in managing and maintaining client relationships, including attending meetings and taking detailed notes
• Support compliance with the bank’s Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) obligations
• Handle day-to-day client servicing, ensuring prompt and accurate execution of transactions and operations
• Act as a liaison between clients, private bankers, and internal departments to facilitate smooth communication and issue resolution
• Draft and prepare client correspondence and reports, and respond to administrative queries
• Monitor client activity to identify and report potential risk events or complaints
• Ensure precise and timely execution of all administrative tasks
• Comply with the bank’s training and competency development program

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in the private banking sector, with exposure to high-net-worth clients and an understanding of their service expectations
• Strong knowledge of KYC and AML regulations, with experience supporting ongoing compliance processes
• Fluency in French, English, and Italian, both written and spoken

Desired Skills:

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-centric mindset
• Master’s degree (BAC +5) in Banking and/or Finance

IT Proficiency:

• Excellent command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Avaloq banking system is a strong plus

This role is based in Monaco.

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.