As a Vice President in Barclays’ Group Strategy team, you will develop and challenge Group and business unit strategies, delivering measurable impact on strategic projects that drive value across the Firm, in a unique role which provides direct exposure to senior management, while also mentoring junior talent. This role offers the opportunity to shape your career as a leader at Barclays, fostering an enterprise-wide mindset and influencing the Bank’s future direction.
You will lead high-impact projects that define Barclays’ long-term direction, working on topics such as growth strategy, portfolio optimisation, market entry, and capital allocation. This role provides an opportunity to influence decisions at the highest level and drive change across the enterprise.
Accountabilities:
Strategic Advisory: Partner with Group Executives to address complex business challenges and opportunities, providing independent, fact-based recommendations that inform key decisions.
Enterprise-Wide Impact: Shape strategies that optimise performance across business units, balancing short-term priorities with long-term growth objectives.
Problem Solving & Analysis: Structure ambiguous problems, develop hypotheses, and apply advanced analytical techniques - including financial modelling and market analysis - to generate insights.
Market & Competitive Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, benchmark peers, and synthesise external insights to anticipate shifts and identify opportunities.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across the bank, influencing outcomes through clear communication and compelling storytelling.
Leadership & Development: Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Vice President Expectations:
Proven experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or investment banking, with a track record of delivering impact at scale.
Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex issues and develop innovative solutions.
Strong financial acumen and proficiency in building and interpreting financial models.
Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Collaborative mindset and ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Us?
You will work on intellectually challenging projects that span geographies and business lines, in an environment that values analytical rigor, creativity, and collaboration.
You may be assessed on 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.
