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Vice President - CoS Office

London, United Kingdom

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Date live: 30/01/2025

Business Area: CIB & Regional Management

Area of Expertise: Business Management

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000038097

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Barclays Business Management

Business Management guides and supports the effective management and governance of various business functions, aligning them with the strategic goals of Barclays.

Essential Skills:

  • Exceptional verbal and written business communication abilities.

  • Deep understanding of the commercialisation of processes and outputs.

  • Creative, proactive, analytical, and self-starting mindset.

  • Ability to move with pace and enthusiasm.

  • Superb attention to detail with the ability to foresee problems and opportunities and take action.

  • Skill in managing multiple competing priorities for optimal commercial outcomes.

  • Extensive experience in the Financial Services industry.

  • Working knowledge of the Investment Bank.

  • Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the confidence and calmness to interact with C-Suite level executives.

  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven experience running governance procedures for an Executive office.

  • Hands-on experience working in cross-functional/multi geographicalsettings.

  • Understanding of Finance & Accounting concepts.

  • Prior Chief of Staff experience is a plus. 

Purpose of the role

The overall objective of the IB Chief of Staff (CoS)team is to run a proactive, and commercially-drivenbook of work with a keen attention to detail, with collaborating across the firmto deliver exceptional results.

Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, the team also supports wider stakeholders at the C-Suite level, as well as external clients, and partners across the firm.

The established IB CoS team provides comprehensive support and leverage to the Head of IB/President of Barclays Bank Plc in executing the IB-wide strategic agenda, with individual roles encompassing a range of activities to deliver this support and broaden the impact of the initiatives, withend-to-end support from design to delivery.

Overview of Role

The position offers a valuable opportunity to understand the inner workings of the IB business and enhance connectivity with senior management. The successful candidate should possess strong business writing skills, the ability to synthesise complex information for senior management, and some working knowledge of the Investment Bank.

The team works across four pillars, as described below. A number of roles are available and while specialism in particular areas is expected, a goal for the team is to cross-train and work in a fungible way. 

Drive Strategic Projects: Quarterback for strategic projects led fromthe IB CoS office

  • Create commercial impactful project plans.

  • Set-up and run working groups while managing a larger set of senior stakeholders with cares on the projects.

  • Design and implement projectsmanagement tools that facilitate the delivery of large, complex multi- stakeholder projects where most of the deliverables are sat outside the team.

  • Connect dots, draw out themes and follow-ups across multiple projects in the team to maximise commercial outcomes, and to drive simplification across the IB and firm.

Manage Strategic Content: Drive, own and execute IB CoS office keycontent deliverables

  • Ranging across Board decks,Group Executive Committee content, Investment Bank Management Team (IBMT) agendas/actions,briefing packs, regulatory engagement and more.

  • Deliver sharp, timely analytics and insights on broad business inputs: financial, people, commercial, process, governance.

  • Collaborate across teams and functions to secure, interpret, and express views clearly, concisely.

  • Utilise expert PowerPoint, Excel, Word skills to demonstrate best-in-class business communication.

Co-ordinate Commercial Client Engagement: Conceptualise and action a strategic client agenda for seniorleaders in the IB

  • Lead on proactive and reactive client, travel and events agenda: using quantitative and qualitative inputs to select and evaluate client data and opportunities.

  • Drive and support seamless client coverage to help realise the revenue potential that exists from better cross-selling to our most important clients.

  • Design, own, manage and execute entire client and externalstakeholder prep and delivery to maximise commercial outcomes and minimize bureaucracy.

  • Use judgement to review and give feedback on inputs, constantly casting for ways to maximise the long-term commercial impact, while being collaborative across the firm and executing with true finesse.

  • Deep understanding of client behaviour. Takes holistic view of clients’ goals and has a view on how Barclay’s can work to deliver on them.

Drive Governance & Process: Own and execute rules, practices, and processes bywhich BBPLC and the IB operate

  • Build out, organize and run multiple leadership logistics to drive the smooth operation of the IB and BBPLC. Such as co-ordinate and manage theIBMT, BBPLC Executive Committee meetings, Global IB Management Team Leadership Offsites and more.

  • Know, learn, understand complex regulatory and governance frameworks such as attestations, SMR, Consumer Duty, Compliance and Risk frameworks and how they are implemented from this office to meet internal and external risk, regulator, and corporate accountability requirements.

  • Lead optimisation and automation efforts for governance and process within the office, with a view to scaling and delivering these solutions across the IB and the wider firm. Innovate to simplify, and  communicatepractice broadly across the entity.

  • Provide risk and control oversight, crisis management, and ensure business continuity.

Vice President Expectations

  • To 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.

Barclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review Adjustments to the recruitment process.

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.

To find out more about Barclays' strategy please click here.

Barclays offers a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

This is Barclays London

Our global HQ is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. There are over 10,000 colleagues here – a hugely diverse workforce made up of the world’s best financial and tech talent. If you love the buzz of city life, this is the place to be.

Cycle or run to work? We’ve got everything you need – from cycle hire and parking areas to new showering and changing facilities.

CoSpace is our drop-in co-working space, where networks are built, problems are solved collectively and our community is strengthened.

Our Wellness Suite includes a well-equipped gym and exercise studios, and provides personal training sessions and massage therapy.

Our new trading floors enhance communication, integrate sustainability, and support health and wellbeing through innovative design and British-sourced furniture.

This is Barclays London

Our global HQ is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. There are over 10,000 colleagues here – a hugely diverse workforce made up of the world’s 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? We’ve 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.

Be you. Be valued. Belong.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success. Our colleague networks offer connection, support, and growth, while our "This is Me" series shares the unique stories of our colleagues. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Barclays values you for who you are and ensures you truly belong.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our DE&I page.  

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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.

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Your interview

Exploring your past experiences and skills.

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Next step

We’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process

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Working flexibly

We’re committed to providing an inclusive culture and environment, that recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives, as well as enabling us to better service our customers’ and clients’ needs.

Our approach to working flexibly is designed to support you to balance your life and to accommodate diverse needs, whilst still allowing us to meet our business needs. If you’d like to request a flexible working arrangement, please discuss this with your hiring manager.

Hybrid working: Our approach to hybrid working ensures there’s the right balance of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, as required for each role. For business areas that offer a hybrid working experience, this will be in a structured way, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week. Some roles may require full onsite working. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager.

We continue to embed and review our hybrid working environment and remain in a phase of testing and learning. This means that working arrangements could change, with reasonable notice, to align with 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, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.

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