At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape strategies and solve complex business challenges while mentoring future leaders.
- Company: Join Barclays, a leading bank with a commitment to innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and exposure to senior management.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the bank's future direction through strategic advisory.
- Qualifications: Experience in corporate strategy or consulting, strong problem-solving and financial skills.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
Job Description Summary
As a Vice President in Barclays’ Group Strategy team, you will develop and challenge Group and business unit strategies, delivering measurable impact on strategic projects that drive value across the Firm.
This unique role provides direct exposure to senior management while mentoring junior talent, offering an opportunity to shape your career as a leader at Barclays and influence the Bank’s future direction.
- Accountabilities
- Strategic advisory: partner with Group Executives to address complex business challenges and opportunities, providing independent, fact‑based recommendations that inform key decisions.
- Enterprise‑wide impact: shape strategies that optimise performance across business units, balancing short‑term priorities with long‑term growth objectives.
- Problem solving & analysis: structure ambiguous problems, develop hypotheses, and apply advanced analytical techniques – including financial modelling and market analysis – to generate insights.
- Market & competitive intelligence: monitor industry trends, benchmark peers, and synthesise external insights to anticipate shifts and identify opportunities.
- Stakeholder engagement: build trusted relationships with senior leaders across the bank, influencing outcomes through clear communication and compelling storytelling.
- Leadership & development: mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Provision of strategic advice to Group Executives to support decision‑making on business challenges and opportunities.
- Development and implementation of strategic advisory initiatives, including market research and analysis.
- Collaboration with stakeholder groups to determine strategic direction for Barclays clients and investors.
- Development of financial models to support strategic recommendations and transactions.
- Management of transactions, negotiations, transaction structure development, and post‑transaction integration.
- Collaboration with internal stakeholders to maintain client relationships and identify new opportunities.
- Identification of industry trends, benchmarking, and market research through conferences, training, and ongoing research.
- Vice President Expectations
- Proven experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or investment banking, with a track record of delivering impact at scale.
- Exceptional problem‑solving skills, with the ability to structure complex issues and develop innovative solutions.
- Strong financial acumen and proficiency in building and interpreting financial models.
- Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
Why Join Us?
You will work on intellectually challenging projects that span geographies and business lines, in an environment that values analytical rigor, creativity, and collaboration.
You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, 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.
Barclays Values & Mindset
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
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