Barclays Investment Bank · 9 hours ago
Corporate Strategy AVP
745 7th Avenue, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $155K/yrBarclays Investment Bank is seeking a Corporate Strategy AVP to provide independent and balanced advice to senior stakeholders. The role involves developing strategic recommendations, managing transactions, and collaborating with various stakeholders to influence the bank's strategic direction.
BankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
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
To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions
Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
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 lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes
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
Qualification
Required
Financial modelling and data analysis skills, with the ability to build, interpret, and apply models to support strategic recommendations
Ability to analyze market and industry trends to generate insights that shape strategic direction and competitive positioning
PowerPoint creation and presentation capabilities, able to translate complex analysis into clear, compelling storylines
Proven senior stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions through structured thinking and fact‑based insights
Advanced problem‑solving skills, including the ability to structure ambiguous issues
Preferred
Previous experience in strategic advisory roles (corporate strategy, consulting, investor relations, or banking) supporting senior leadership decision‑making
Experience within the financial services industry, with an understanding of market dynamics, regulatory context, and competitive trends
Fluency with AI‑enabled analytical and productivity tools, with the ability to incorporate them into research, modelling, and presentation workflows
Strong PowerPoint and financial modelling skills using Microsoft tools, with the ability to convert complex analysis into clear strategic narratives
Ability to work independently, drive high‑quality output, and take ownership of defined workstreams in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
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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