Job Description Purpose of the role To enable the success of the business and assist senior leaders navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions, and achieve their goals
Accountabilities - 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.
Assistant Vice President Expectations - 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.
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.
Client Strategy Team is a dedicated team within Markets Business Management, supporting Distribution, the sales organisation within Markets. Each product cluster has its own Client Strategy effort but they each partner closely to deliver a robust and coordinated holistic client strategy across asset classes, ensuring that we make the best use of our resources to deliver value for clients and maximise returns. This also involves collaboration with Trading and Research management to ensure a holistic delivery to Clients.
The team operates in the Americas, Europe and Asia (SGP, HK and TKY), with members working closely across regions and products.
Join Barclays in the role of APAC Equities Client Strategy, which you will play a pivotal role by closely working with Head of Equities Sales APAC and contribute to executing the ambitious growth plans in APAC. Your immediate focus will be on Equities Derivatives products across Asia ex Japan, across various countries, as well as client segments.
- Contribute to devising the client strategy for various countries, client segments, and products leveraging various external/ internal intelligence, working closely with Sales/Trading. Ultimately, this role should act as a trusted partner to Equities Distribution & Trading management in APAC, providing strategic advice and participating on business decisions related to Distribution, including strategy, structure, processes, talent and platform.
- Ensure global alignment of Asia client strategy, as well as APAC alignment across FICC and Equities. Facilitate cross-selling between products, as well regions.
- You will partner with Business Managers and infrastructure to continuously improve the experience of clients and Distribution talent by optimising processes and driving the digitisation of the franchise.
Essential Skills/ Requirements - Experience in Global Markets Division, Investment Bank, or Finance industry overall.
- Advanced ability to use PowerPoint and MS Excel.
- Advanced communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).
- Strong Quantitative skills and Strategic mindset
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail
- Highly organised, proactive and diligent. Enthusiasm for this role is critical
- Confidence and credibility. Quick learner, if there is lack of relevant past experience/ knowledge
Desirable Skills: - Knowledge of Equities
- Client Strategy/ Business Management experience in Banks
- Management Consulting, or Project management experience and ability to coordinate inputs and opinions from different sources
- Possess the confidence and maturity to regularly interact with Senior Management
- Deep analytical mind proficient in financial/strategic analysis and comfortable multi-tasking while working under tight deadlines
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.