Job Description

Join the Strategy team to develop strategic plans in collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team. You'll set the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy to ensure sustainable growth and alignment with ESG standards, positioning Barclays for long-term success.
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As an AVP in Group Strategy you will support the delivery of strategic advice and insights to senior stakeholders by contributing to problem identification, structured analysis, and project execution across Barclays' most pressing business challenges and opportunities.
To be successful as a Corporate Strategy AVP, you should have experience with:

• Strong foundation in financial modelling, valuation, and strategic analysis, ideally gained in investment banking, consulting, or internal strategy roles.
• Experience in preparing executive-level presentations and translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Creative problem-solver with a track record of generating insights that support strategic outcomes

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Prior experience at a top tier management consulting firm, internal strategy function or investment banking.
• Extended knowledge around key trends in financial services.

You may be assessed on 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 independent and balanced advice and counsel to senior stakeholders through problem identification, solving and decision making practices.
Accountabilities

• Provision of strategic advice to Group Executives to support the decision-making process of business challenges and opportunities.
• Development and implementation of strategic advisory incentives to grow and optimise the bank's operations, through market research and analysis.
• Collaboration with various stakeholder groups to identify the appropriate strategic direction type to meet the needs of Barclays clients and investors.
• Development of financial models to support strategic recommendations and transactions through financial data analysis, financial projects and considering the financial impact of transactions.
• Management of transactions, negotiations, transaction structure development and post-transaction integration.
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders to maintain client relationships, and develop new relationships to identify opportunities.
• Identification of industry trends, maintain peer benchmarking and developments related to strategic advisory services by attendings conferences, participating in training and conducting market research.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• 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.
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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.
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Our global HQ is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of Londons financial district. There are over 10,000 colleagues here a hugely diverse workforce made up of the worlds best financial and tech talent. If you love the buzz of city life, this is the place to be.
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This is Barclays London
Our global HQ is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of Londons financial district. There are over 10,000 colleagues here a hugely diverse workforce made up of the worlds 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? Weve 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.
Application Process
Your application
We'll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter. 1
Your assessment
Covering your behaviours and ability at work. 2
Your interview
Exploring your past experiences and skills. 3
Next step
We'll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process 4
Working flexibly
Were 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, xe2x80x98anchor, 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, well encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.
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