Investment Banking - Sustainable Finance Performance and Climate Portfolio Management VP

Join us at Barclays within Sustainable Finance as part of Investment Banking. The role will provide critical support to the Sustainable Finance and Group Sustainability management team by assisting with the preparation and coordination of high-level executive meetings including Monthly Business Reviews and Quarterly Sustainability sessions with senior stakeholders, as well as other regular meetings between Head of Sustainable Finance and other exec management members. This will require considerable financial acumen to help manage key reporting processes including the Monthly Sustainable Finance Dashboard (involving coordination across Finance, Business teams, and Business Managers). Additional responsibilities include supporting finance functions such as MTP/Team budget setting, conducting monthly financial reviews , serving as a liaison to Finance on all financial matters, processing team invoice approvals, and interfacing with the Cost Board. To be successful as a Sustainable Finance Performance and Climate Portfolio Management VP you should have: Previous Investment Banking Business Management experience in a Front Office capacity Financial Reporting – experience running budgets and reporting reviews to stakeholders Sustainable Finance/IB product knowledge – relevant groups include Sustainable Finance, Securitised Products, Carbon Trading, Project Finance and Corporate Some other highly valued skills may include: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks Effective attention to detail to capture business critical information The ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines whilst engaging with a range of stakeholders Production of high-quality materials for executive-level consumption in a fast-paced financial services environment 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 You will be based out of our Canary Wharf, London Office. Purpose of the roleTo enable the success of senior executives by helping executives navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions, and achieve their goals.AccountabilitiesCollaboration with business and senior leadership to develop and implement business strategies that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.Liaison between different business units and functions, fostering communication and collaboration.Management and coordination of strategic initiatives, projects, and change management efforts to optimize business processes and strengthen the control environment.Improvement of operational efficiency within the organisation including the identification of areas for improvement, streamlining of processes, and implementation of best practices to enhance productivity and effectiveness.Development of performance reporting for key metrics that reinforce the strategic objectives of the division and support the external commitments made. Involvement in aspects of financial analysis and budget management, including assistance in financial planning, forecasting, and monitoring of financial performance against targets.Support to business heads in partnership with HR on hiring, workforce planning, joiner/mover/leaver actions.Vice President ExpectationsTo contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department\’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..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 be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills 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.