Join us as a European Service Manager to provide exceptional customer service while resolving more complex customer needs/requests.To be successful as a European Service Manager you should have experience with:

Fluent written, reading, speaking and listening in both English and Italian to native level.World Class Customer Service Skills both on the telephone and via email with ability to utilise basic Microsoft systems (such as Outlook, Word, and Excel)Ability to take ownership of customer queries and cross-support colleagues with customer queries.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

Comprehensive knowledge of SEPA and payment methods plus knowledge of International and UK electronic payment methods and payment cyclesAn understanding of the Data Protection Act, and a good understanding of Operational RigourAdditional ability to read, write and speak any of the following languages (German, Spanish or Portuguese)

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 provide exceptional customer service while resolving more complex customer needs/requests. 

Accountabilities

Provision of customer service through various communication channels including chat, email and phone.Execution of customer service requirements to resolve more complex, specific customer needs, and give a unique, personalised resolution   for each case.Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate customer care processes.Identification of areas for improvement to provide recommendations for change in customer care processes and provide feedback and coaching for colleagues on these highlighted areas.Development and implementation of customer care procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain efficient operations.Resolution of specific customer inquiries and issues related to the bank’s products and service, including account balances, transactions and payments.Development and execution of reports and presentations on customer care performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice to improve customer care efficiency and effectiveness.

Analyst Expectations

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.