Barclays Investment Bank · 7 hours ago
Investment Banking VP, COO Office
745 7th Avenue, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $185K/yrBarclays Investment Bank is seeking an Investment Banking VP for their COO Office to drive enterprise-wide transformation and improve operational efficiency. The role involves collaborating with senior leadership, managing strategic initiatives, and overseeing technology services to enhance the banker experience.
BankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Collaboration 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
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
Qualification
Required
Experience with strategy, management consulting, investment banking, or strategy roles within a leading financial institution
Core banking and financial services performance drivers, risk management principles, and regulatory frameworks
Leading complex projects, managing multiple workstreams, and delivering high-quality outcomes under tight deadlines
Engaging, influencing, and collaborating with senior stakeholders, including Managing Director–level audiences
Operating effectively in fast-paced, high-expectation environments
Preferred
Independently identifying analytical requirements and translating findings into clear, actionable insights
Advanced Excel-based modelling and analysis with the ability to produce clear, impactful PowerPoint presentations for senior stakeholders
Understanding of market data and its application within an investment banking context
Company
Barclays Investment Bank
Barclays Investment Bank offers large corporate clients with strategic advisory, financing, and risk management solutions. It is a sub-organization of Barclays Corporate Banking.
Founded in 1997
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Lowe
Managing Director Head of London Industry and Central London
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Sean White
Managing Director
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