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Barclays
Jul 31, 2025
Full time
Join us at Barclays as an Investment Banking Vice President in the Technology, Media and Telecoms Coverage Team. In role you'll be fully dedicated to the Telecom and Digital Infrastructure vertical, and work directly with the Managing Directors in originating and executing transactions. You will be involved in the research and analysis of Telecoms and Digital Infrastructure sector/companies, company valuations, financial modelling, preparation of marketing materials and transaction documentation. Mergers and Acquisitions will be a central focus for this team, you'll play a key role in both origination and execution of deals. To be successful as an Investment Banking Vice President, you'll need: Strong M&A technical skills Strong expertise in financial modelling, valuation techniques, presentation preparation and financial analysis Experience in deal origination: helping generate ideas, writing presentations and handling client follow up A solid track record of executing transactions with a focus on Telecoms and Digital Infrastructure Some other highly valued skills include: Experience of working in Investment Banking teams Strong understanding of professional ethics and regulatory environment You may be assessed on the 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. The role is based out of our Canary Wharf, London office. This role is deemed as a Certified role under the PRA & UK Financial Conduct Authority - Individual Accountabilities Regulations and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks Purpose of the role To build and maintain relationships with clients, understand their needs, expectations and financial goals to develop and propose appropriate investment banking solutions for clients and their companies Accountabilities Development and maintenance of strong relationships with corporate clients by understanding their business, financial goals, and industry trends Generation of ideas and identification of opportunities that expand the bank's client base and generate new business opportunities In-depth financial analysis and due diligence on client companies to assess their financial health and valuation Collaboration with legal and compliance teams to review, draft, and maintain legal documentation required for transactions, including contracts and agreements Collaboration with other teams, such as Capital Markets, Sales and Trading, Research, and Risk Management, to provide comprehensive solutions to clients Champion Energy Transition and Sustainability by engaging with clients on their climate, transition strategies and sustainable finance opportunities where applicable To build and maintain relationships with clients, understand their needs, expectations and financial goals to develop and propose appropriate investment banking solutions for clients and their companies 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
Jul 30, 2025
Full time
Barclays Resilience is hiring a Head of Resilience Board and Self-Assessment Reporting. This role is critical to ensuring the Board and senior management are informed about the firm's resilience risk position and remediation plans. The role holder will own the development and delivery of key reports, such as the board-approved resilience self-assessment, a regulatory requirement. The role is also integral to the firm's response to regulatory feedback. Skills vital to this role include: Board-ready written communication skills Advanced visual presentation skills Execution of group-wide processes Regulatory and internal reporting Design of controls, KPIs, and metrics Knowledge of Resilience Purpose of the role To develop, implement, and maintain an effective resilience strategy, operational recovery planning, and incident management framework aligned with industry standards and regulatory expectations, to enable the bank to respond and recover important business services during severe but plausible scenarios, minimizing impact on customers, clients, colleagues, and the wider market. Accountabilities Socialize and implement the resilience strategy and framework across the firm, ensuring compliance with standards and controls. Develop and enhance resilience, crisis, and incident management capabilities to ensure continuity of Important Business Services during disruptions. Enhance standards and controls for operational recovery planning and security incident management based on industry practices and regulatory requirements. Oversee improvements in business and technology recovery capabilities, including third-party recovery resources. Communicate the firm's resilience position through scorecards and dashboards to support investment decisions. Improve resilience and incident response through regular testing to demonstrate recovery capabilities. Ensure services and products are built resiliently through change management processes. Stay updated on resilience developments, regulatory policies, and emerging threats. Mitigate impacts of incidents by identifying, responding to, and resolving threats. Document and analyze incidents to support preventative measures and improvements. Director Expectations Manage a business function, contributing to strategic initiatives, policies, and projects. Lead a large team or act as a technical expert, coaching and guiding less experienced staff. Provide expert advice to senior management and influence decisions. Manage resourcing, budgeting, and policy creation for the sub-function. Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies. Monitor and influence external regulatory and industry developments. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of industry practices and external market trends. Use advanced analytical skills to solve complex problems. Make strategic decisions within the area of responsibility. Negotiate and influence stakeholders internally and externally. Serve as a principal contact and spokesperson for the function. All senior leaders are expected to embody the LEAD behaviours: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others. All colleagues should demonstrate Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.
Barclays
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
Join us as a Senior Etrading Java developer and be part of a key project for our Rates Business. You would be involved in a multiyear greenfield project focused on building a next-generation eTrading platform that will redefine speed, scalability, and reliability in financial markets. To be successful as a Senior Trading Java Developer, you should have: Strong experience in java low latency programming Experience building enterprise scale desktop and/or web applications within investment banking domain Knowledge and experience of software development and collaboration tooling including Git, BitBucket, Confluence, JIRA, etc. Some other highly valued skills may include: Ability to comprehend, implement, and influence complex problems and solutions with an analytical approach Proficiency with Kafka and working knowledge of UNIX platforms Familiarity with utilising Agile Development methodologies, Test Driven Development and Continuous Delivery You may be assessed on the 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. This role will be based in our Glasgow Campus. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. 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
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
Barclays Payments is hiring a Director, Head of Quality. The role holder will: Define and lead the quality strategy, embedding quality across the full software delivery lifecycle. Establish and maintain test engineering best practices, including shift-left testing, automation, and risk-based approaches. Provide and evolve test frameworks, tools, and synthetic test data to support scalable, repeatable, and secure testing. Manage pre-production environments, ensuring stability, version control, and readiness for integration and performance testing. Lead and mentor test engineering leads, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous improvement mindset. Drive automation-first testing strategies, integrating with CI/CD pipelines to accelerate delivery and reduce manual effort. Ensure quality metrics and reporting are embedded into delivery governance, enabling data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure quality is owned and delivered across functions. Champion regulatory and compliance-aligned testing, especially in areas like payments, data privacy, and operational resilience. Purpose of the role To manage the people, processes, and technologies in the IT function to ensure they deliver outcomes that support the goals of the business. Accountabilities Development and implementation of technology strategies, ensuring technology investments are enablers for business success - i.e., improve efficiency, support growth, innovation, and risk management. Strategic leadership to the business on all technology matters, working with subject matter experts across the Group Technology organisation, such as infrastructure, service management, and architecture. Alignment to global data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and privacy, encouraging data-driven decision-making by leveraging data analytics and AI to extract insights and inform business strategies. Implementation of technology practices according to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements, actively managing risks. Digital transformation/change projects, programmes, and initiatives, modernising legacy systems and developing new digital solutions to enable customers, clients, and colleagues. Management of the technology team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and setting team goals, ensuring resources and support for success. Management of the technology budgets, prioritising resources, ensuring investments support business goals, and optimising costs to deliver efficiencies and mitigate financial risks. Director Expectations Provide expert advice to senior management and committees to influence decisions outside of own function, contributing to strategic initiatives. Manage resourcing, budgeting, and policy creation for a significant sub-function. Escalate breaches of policies and procedures appropriately. Foster compliance and ensure regulations are observed, with relevant processes in place. Monitor and influence external environment, regulators, and advocacy groups when appropriate. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the function's integration with the business to achieve objectives. Maintain up-to-date sector and industry knowledge, including external market developments. Use advanced analytical skills to solve complex and sensitive problems. Exercise management authority to make significant and strategic decisions within own area. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at senior levels, both internally and externally. Act as principal contact for key clients and counterparts. Serve as a spokesperson for the function and business division. All senior leaders are expected to embody leadership behaviours: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others. All colleagues should demonstrate Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, along with the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.
Barclays
Jul 29, 2025
Full time
Join us as a Project Manager, Markets Regulatory Change, where you will help shape the future of Banking at Barclays. In this role you will be supporting the management of Change projects that help the organisation achieve its strategic objectives. To be successful as a Project Manager, Markets Regulatory Change, you should have: Robust Stakeholder Management skills. Proven project planning and execution skills. Deep understanding of the Trade Lifecycle in financial markets. Experience delivering complex regulatory change initiatives. Some other highly valued skills may include: Background in Consultancy, with exposure to financial services transformation. You may be assessed on the 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. This role is based in Glasgow. Purpose of the role To manage change projects that help the organisation achieve its strategic objectives, while ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, in control and in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures. Accountabilities Management of change projects within the organisation, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and to the required quality standards. Development and management of project plans that outline the scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements for change projects. Communication with stakeholders, including senior management, project teams, and external partners, to ensure that they are informed about project progress and that their needs and expectations are being met. Management of project teams, ensuring that they are properly resourced and that they have the necessary skills and expertise to deliver on project objectives. Management of project budgets, ensuring that projects are delivered within the agreed budget. Creation of reports on project progress to ensure that proposed solutions are delivered on time and within budget. Management of project risks, ensuring that risk, assumptions, issues and dependencies are identified, assessed, and mitigated as necessary. Facilitation of change management activities, including training and communication, to ensure that change projects are successfully implemented and embedded in the organisation. 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
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Barclays Payments are hiring a new Director, Head of Data Engineering The role holder will: Define and execute data architecture strategy aligned with business and regulatory needs. Lead the design and operation of the central lakehouse with real-time and batch capabilities. Establish and maintain enterprise-wide data governance, including lineage, quality, and controls. Provide scalable tooling for BI, reporting, and self-service analytics across the organisation. Enable ML/AI capabilities through robust pipelines, MLOps practices, and model monitoring. Ensure compliance with data privacy and financial regulations (e.g., GDPR, PSD2). Foster a high-performing data engineering team with strong culture, mentoring, and career paths. Champion cross-functional collaboration with risk, compliance, product, and analytics teams. Purpose of the role To manage the people, processes and technologies in the IT function to ensure they deliver outcomes that support the goals of the business. Accountabilities Development and implementation of technology strategies, ensuring technology investments are enablers for business success - i.e. improve efficiency, support growth, innovation, and risk management. Strategic leadership to the business on all technology matters, working with subject matter experts across the Group Technology organisation, such as infrastructure, service management and architecture. . Alignment to global data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and privacy, encouraging data-driven decision making by leveraging data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to extract insights and inform business strategies. Implementation of technology practices according to security, compliance and regulatory requirements, and is kept current. Implementation of work in accordance with policies and controls and are actively managing risks. . Digital transformation/change projects, programmes and initiatives, modernising legacy systems new and enhanced digital solutions to enable customers, clients and colleagues Management of the technology team includes hiring, training, mentoring, and setting and achieving team goals and ensuring that the technology team have the resources and support they need to be successful. Management of the technology budgets, ensuring appropriate prioritisation of resources, ensuring investments in technology support overall business goals, and that costs are optimised, and efficiencies are delivered, where required, ensuring financial risks associated with technology are mitigated. Director Expectations Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function. Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence. Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives. Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives. Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations. Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally. Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions. Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division. All Senior 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. 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
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
Barclays Payments are hiring a new Director, Head of Engineering The role holder will: Define and execute the engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology vision Lead the delivery of a modular, message-based microservice architecture, primarily in Java and Go Establish and promote engineering best practices, including secure coding, CI/CD, and code quality standards Provide and maintain shared engineering tools, frameworks, and libraries to accelerate delivery and ensure consistency Manage and mentor engineering leads, fostering a high-performance, collaborative engineering culture Drive innovation and technical excellence, staying ahead of fintech trends and emerging technologies Ensure scalability, resilience, and observability are embedded into all platform components from the outset Collaborate cross-functionally with product, architecture, and operations teams to deliver secure, compliant, and customer-centric solutions Own technical hiring and capability building, ensuring the team evolves with the needs of the platform Purpose of the role To manage the people, processes and technologies in the IT function to ensure they deliver outcomes that support the goals of the business. Accountabilities Development and implementation of technology strategies, ensuring technology investments are enablers for business success - i.e. improve efficiency, support growth, innovation, and risk management. Strategic leadership to the business on all technology matters, working with subject matter experts across the Group Technology organisation, such as infrastructure, service management and architecture. . Alignment to global data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and privacy, encouraging data-driven decision making by leveraging data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to extract insights and inform business strategies. Implementation of technology practices according to security, compliance and regulatory requirements, and is kept current. Implementation of work in accordance with policies and controls and are actively managing risks. . Digital transformation/change projects, programmes and initiatives, modernising legacy systems new and enhanced digital solutions to enable customers, clients and colleagues Management of the technology team includes hiring, training, mentoring, and setting and achieving team goals and ensuring that the technology team have the resources and support they need to be successful. Management of the technology budgets, ensuring appropriate prioritisation of resources, ensuring investments in technology support overall business goals, and that costs are optimised, and efficiencies are delivered, where required, ensuring financial risks associated with technology are mitigated. Director Expectations Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function. Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence. Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives. Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives. Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations. Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally. Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions. Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division. All Senior 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. 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
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
Barclays Payments is hiring a Director, Head of Infrastructure and Tools. The role holder will be responsible for the following: Owning AWS infrastructure-as-code to deliver secure, scalable production and pre-production environments. Leading CI/CD tooling and automation, embedding engineering controls and policy enforcement. Implementing observability tooling for monitoring, logging, and alerting in a DevOps-driven environment. Provisioning and managing shared platform services such as Kubernetes, Kafka, service mesh, databases, and IdP. Ensuring cloud infrastructure is secure, compliant, and cost-optimized through best practices and tooling. Driving platform reliability and resilience, embedding SRE principles and disaster recovery readiness. Collaborating with engineering, security, and architecture teams to align infrastructure with product and compliance needs. Defining and maintaining reusable infrastructure standards and templates to support consistent deployments. Managing vendor and tooling strategy to ensure scalability, interoperability, and value for money. Purpose of the role To manage the people, processes, and technologies in the IT function to deliver outcomes supporting the business goals. Accountabilities Developing and implementing technology strategies that enable business success, including improving efficiency, supporting growth, innovation, and risk management. Providing strategic leadership on all technology matters within the Group Technology organization. Aligning with global data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and privacy, and leveraging data analytics and AI to inform business strategies. Implementing technology practices in accordance with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements, and actively managing risks. Leading digital transformation projects and modernizing legacy systems to support digital solutions for customers, clients, and colleagues. Managing the technology team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and resource allocation. Managing technology budgets, prioritizing resources, optimizing costs, and mitigating financial risks. Director Expectations Advising senior management and influencing decisions outside the immediate function. Managing resourcing, budgeting, and policy creation for a significant sub-function. Escalating policy breaches appropriately. Ensuring compliance and regulatory adherence. Monitoring and influencing external environment, regulators, and advocacy groups when appropriate. Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of industry practices and external market developments. Using advanced analytical skills to solve complex problems and design solutions. Making significant strategic decisions within own area. Negotiating and influencing stakeholders internally and externally. Serving as a principal contact for key clients and other functions. Acting as a spokesperson for the function and division. All senior leaders are expected to demonstrate leadership behaviors aligned with Barclays' values and behaviors, fostering an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver excellence.
Barclays
Jul 26, 2025
Full time
Join us as a Macro Rates FX VP in London. The team works on a variety of new initiatives including tech based and process improvements. In this role, you will support Barclays International's Markets business on all legal and regulatory matters related to fixed-income trading, primarily covering Macro Markets businesses. You should have Legal Advisory experience covering rates & FX and previous experience in derivatives as this role is a mix of transaction and advisory. Top 3 skills required for role - Qualified lawyer in the UK or other common law jurisdiction. Legal Advisory experience covering rates & FX. Experience with derivatives hedging for lending transactions. Other desirable skills: You will have experience advising on financial market regulations You will be familiar with ISDA definitions and documentation, and derivatives documentation transactions. You may be assessed on the 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. This role is based in London. Purpose of the role To ensure that the activities of the business units in the Markets division are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal risk associated with these activities. Accountabilities Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies to manage compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Legal advice and support to the business units in the Markets division on matters arising from the relevant products/services provided by the Markets division. Subject matter support in the Legal department's representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to the Markets business units such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. Creation and review of legal documents for the business units in the Markets division to ensure the bank's compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Maintaining and updating template legal documentation for the Markets division. Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in applicable laws, rules and regulations that may impact the activities of the bank's Markets business units. Developing and delivering training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to the activities of the Markets business units. Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls. 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
Jul 25, 2025
Full time
The Financial Crime Compliance Change VP - Operating Model SME is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of the target state Financial Crime operating model across the Group. This includes defining accountabilities and responsibilities within the first and second lines of defence, developing detailed implementation plans, and working with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. To be successful, you should have: Financial Crime Operating Model experience: Experience working within a Tier 1 Bank on a Financial Crime Transformation project or designing and implementing risk management operating models with clear accountabilities across systems, processes, and controls. Regulatory Risk Expertise: Experience in business analysis and driving change aligned with business strategy and regulatory requirements. Leadership & Decision Making: Ability to exercise SME knowledge, apply sound judgment, and operate effectively within a matrix organization. Stakeholder Management & Reporting: Excellent communication skills, adaptable style, and experience engaging with senior stakeholders and governance committees. Additional valued skills include industry-specific financial crime and risk expertise, geographic risk awareness, and a collaborative mindset. Purpose of the role: Provide data-led oversight and challenge on business and compliance matters to ensure organizational adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Accountabilities include: Assessing compliance risks through reviews of activities, processes, and systems. Investigating potential market abuse and compliance breaches. Overseeing investigations and ensuring corrective measures are implemented. Implementing compliance policies aligned with regulatory standards. Collaborating with other teams to manage compliance and risks effectively. Overseeing potential financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing. Vice President Expectations: Contribute to strategy, drive requirements, and manage resources and policies. Lead or guide teams, set responsibilities, and influence operations. Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen, Energize, Align, Develop. Guide technical directions, train staff, and influence strategic decisions. Advise senior stakeholders, manage risks, and strengthen controls. Collaborate across functions and develop innovative solutions. Build and maintain stakeholder relationships using influencing skills. All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.
Barclays
Jul 25, 2025
Full time
The Financial Crime Compliance Change VP - Operating Model SME is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of the target state Financial Crime operating model across the Group. This includes defining accountabilities and responsibilities within the first and second lines of defence, developing detailed implementation plans, and working with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. To be successful, you should have: Financial Crime Operating Model experience: Experience working within a Tier 1 Bank on a Financial Crime Transformation project or designing and implementing risk management operating models with clear accountabilities across systems, processes, and controls. Regulatory Risk Expertise: Experience in business analysis and driving change aligned with business strategy and regulatory requirements. Leadership & Decision Making: Ability to exercise SME knowledge, apply sound judgment, and operate effectively within a matrix organization. Stakeholder Management & Reporting: Excellent communication skills, adaptable style, and experience engaging with senior stakeholders and governance committees. Additional valued skills include industry-specific financial crime and risk expertise, geographic risk awareness, and a collaborative mindset. Purpose of the role: Provide data-led oversight and challenge on business and compliance matters to ensure organizational adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Accountabilities include: Assessing compliance risks through reviews of activities, processes, and systems. Investigating potential market abuse and compliance breaches. Overseeing investigations and ensuring corrective measures are implemented. Implementing compliance policies aligned with regulatory standards. Collaborating with other teams to manage compliance and risks effectively. Overseeing potential financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing. Vice President Expectations: Contribute to strategy, drive requirements, and manage resources and policies. Lead or guide teams, set responsibilities, and influence operations. Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen, Energize, Align, Develop. Guide technical directions, train staff, and influence strategic decisions. Advise senior stakeholders, manage risks, and strengthen controls. Collaborate across functions and develop innovative solutions. Build and maintain stakeholder relationships using influencing skills. All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.
Barclays
Jul 25, 2025
Full time
The UK Corporate Banking Head of Financial Crime Execution is responsible for ensuring that UK Corporate effectively plans, designs and executes strategies to minimize financial crime risk, including Anti - money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions and bribery and corruption, in line with Barclays Group Financial Crime Policies and Standards. In doing so, the role holder protects the Bank, its Clients and its employees, as well as wider society, from the serious and negative effects of financial crime. Key Accountabilities Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of Regulatory change and legislation, industry theories and practices alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into thematic drivers of inherent risk. Review and challenge risk assessments to understand inherent risks within the business and to ensure controls are effective in tackling residual risk. Identify and evaluate financial crime risks and control weaknesses. Analyse the likelihood and severity of identified risks to determine their overall impact on the organisation. Deliver Financial Crime challenge and oversight as part of the Integrated Financial Crime Strategic Vision. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the business integrates with other group functions, providing direction, clarity and supplier oversight. Lead the identification of Thematic risks and co-ordinate/drive enhancements to our control environment. Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/time sensitive situations. Work with a variety of senior stakeholders (including business, technology, security) to provide proactive updates and to ensure that our operating model meets regulatory expectation and business need. Collaborate with others to deliver effective risk management and compliance in related processes (e.g. customer on-boarding, suspicious activity monitoring and reporting, screening, customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence, etc.) whilst ensuring the business is able to safely grow. Define and oversee various programmes as Accountable Executive, working with teams undertaking transformation activity. Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions, offering significant input to oversight, strategic initiatives and Financial Crime risk management. Provide scale leadership to the Financial Crime Execution team, which combines a variety of functions including event driven scenarios and proactive Governance and Control direction and support. Work with second line of defence functions to influence and shape the bank's policies and standards and ensure that focus is consistently applied to areas of mutually defined priority. Proactively engage and update Senior Leaders inc Executive Committee members with progress around planned activity and transformation alongside escalation of live risk. Purpose of the role To provide data-led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence that the organisation is operating in a compliance with Barclays legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities. Accountabilities Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems to. Identification and investigation of potential market abuse, including but not limited to, Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation or Anti-Competitive Conduct. Conduct investigation of compliance risk events or breaches. Oversight and check and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures to avoid future occurrences. Implementation of compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and ensuring that the bank's internal policies are aligned with international standards, including jurisdictional requirements. Collaboration with 1LOD, other relevant Compliance teams and legal, and relevant risk management functions to facilitate a comprehensive approach to compliance and risk management. Identification, investigation and oversight of potential money laundering, terrorist financing or other financial crime. Managing Director Expectations To manage a large, complex or diverse function and take accountability for the strategic direction of the function to significantly strengthen successful and efficient businesses and contribute to the strategic initiatives of the Barclays Group Lead and mentor high performing teams and embed a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects, act as a profound technical expert and thought leader, Identifying new and innovative/ground breaking ways of working. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions. Drive and achieve overall success and / or competitiveness of a business division by influencing senior leaders and committees. Strategically assess and manage risks to protect the business division / function and growth. Influence company policy and develop functional procedures in conjunction with senior leaders / strategic positions across the business. Demonstrate interpretative thinking for innovative solutions in complex situations and conceptual thinking in completely new situations. Exercise management authority to make significant / complex business and strategic decisions that impact the Barclays Group, business division or function. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally and foster growth for Barclays business. Mandated as the business division/ functional spokesperson or representative to external bodies and shapes the public image of Barclays. Demonstrate exceptional knowledge of how business divisions and functions integrate with the Group to achieve the overall business objectives alongside industry theories and practices within own discipline. Maintain broad and comprehensive functional expertise and significant product knowledge. Accountable for the control and governance agenda of the business division / function. Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays. All Senior 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. 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 Knutsford, Cheshire
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
Join Barclays as an AIOps Principal Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and enhancing software solutions that drive automation and intelligence across IT operations. Leveraging a range of advanced engineering methodologies, you will build robust platforms and capabilities that support both business objectives and technical resilience. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge AIOps strategies, improve system reliability, and deliver innovative solutions that benefit customers and colleagues alike. To be successful in this role, you should have: Experience in architecture and engineering of Event Intelligence Solutions / AIOps platforms. Experience engineering monitoring platforms such as IBM Netcool, Moogsoft, BigPanda, PagerDuty, ServiceNow AIOps. Proficiency in Python, and hands-on knowledge of Ansible Automation Platform. Other highly valued skills include: Knowledge of Observability Platforms: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk. Experience with integration into ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow. Experience with Kafka. You may be assessed on the 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. The successful candidate will be based in Radbroke Hall, Knutsford. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimised for performance. Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organisation's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions. Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability. Vice President Expectations 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. Be a subject matter expert within own discipline and guide technical direction. 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. 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
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
Proven experience leading high-performing digital and social media teams to deliver innovative, data-driven content strategies and campaigns. Deep understanding of the evolving digital ecosystem, including social platforms, content trends, and performance analytics. Strong customer-centric mindset with a passion for creating engaging, value-driven digital experiences. Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities, with a track record of influencing at senior levels. Solid commercial awareness and ability to align digital strategies with broader business objectives. Purpose of the role To develop, implement, and manage digital marketing platforms and channels, including the website, social media channels, and marketing technology platforms. Accountabilities Develop and implement digital marketing strategies aligned with the bank's business objectives, informed by market research, customer needs, and the competitive landscape. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product marketing, communications, and IT, to ensure alignment of digital marketing efforts with overall business objectives. Create compelling and targeted content for various marketing channels, optimize online content for search engines, and manage paid search campaigns to drive targeted traffic and conversions. Analyze data to inform decisions and optimize marketing strategies, utilizing data analytics tools to measure and report campaign performance. Manage marketing technology platforms as applicable. Maintain and update digital marketing platforms and channels such as the website and social media channels. Develop targeted content for partner channels and assets, where applicable. Director Expectations Manage a business function, contributing to strategic initiatives, influencing policy, and overseeing complex projects. Lead a large team or act as a technical expert, coaching less experienced staff and guiding strategic decisions. Provide expert advice to senior management and influence decisions beyond own function. Manage resourcing, budgeting, and policy creation for a significant sub-function. Ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and monitor external environment for regulatory and advocacy influences. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of industry practices, market developments, and strategic problem-solving skills. Make significant decisions and influence stakeholders at a senior level. Act as a principal contact and spokesperson for the function and division. All Senior Leaders are expected to embody the LEAD behaviours: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others. All colleagues should demonstrate the Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, along with the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.
Barclays
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
Join us as a Principal Engineer for CIAM at Barclays, where you will support the acceleration of a new digital platform capability, transforming and modernising our digital estate to build a market-leading digital offering with customer experience at its heart. This is an exciting and key role, partnering with business aligned engineering and product teams, to ensure a collaborative team culture is at the heart of what we do. To be successful in this role you should have: Strong hands-on experience in the configuration, deployment and running of ForgeRock COTS based IAM solutions (PingGateway, PingAM, PingIDM, PingDS), including designing and implementing cloud-based, scalable and resilient IAM solutions for large corporate organisations. Experience with IAM engineering experience across authentication, authorisation, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, identity lifecycle management, OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML and policy management Expertise with JavaScript, Java, Python, and must be comfortable with API and microservices development. Strong working knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering principles Experience with Cloud computing (AWS is essential, Azure is a plus) Some other highly desirable skills include: Experience in DevSecOps - knowledge of Product Operating Model Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Code tooling (Chef is essential, Ansible is a plus), containerization knowledge of authentication and biometric system design is highly desired. Open-source experience You may be assessed on the 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. This role will be based out of our London office. Purpose of the role To drive technical excellence and innovation by leading the design and implementation of robust software solutions, providing mentorship to engineering teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and contributing to strategic planning to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives. Accountabilities Provision of guidance and expertise to engineering teams to ensure alignment with best practices and foster a culture of technical excellence. Contribution to strategic planning by aligning technical decisions with business goals, anticipating future technology trends, and providing insights to optimize product roadmaps. Design and implementation of complex, scalable, and maintainable software solutions, considering long-term viability and business objectives. Mentoring and coaching to junior and mid-level engineers to foster professional growth and knowledge sharing, elevating the overall skillset and capabilities of the organization. Collaboration with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure a cohesive approach to product development. Innovation within the organization by identifying and incorporating new technologies, methodologies, and industry practices into the engineering process. 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
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
As a Business Engagement Manager, you will work with a wide range of stakeholders and the CEO, focusing on engagement. Your responsibilities will include senior leadership governance, producing high-quality board papers and documentation, writing monthly newsletters, preparing annual reports, and managing external engagement programs for the Customer and Digital division. You should have experience with: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Understanding and working in a regulated environment Experience working with board-level directors, C-suite executives, committee chairs, and officers Managing senior stakeholders Exceptional presentation skills Highly valued skills may include experience in banking/financial services, investor relations or corporate secretariat, and corporate/financial communications. You may be assessed on critical skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, and technical skills. This role can be based in London (1CP), Glasgow, or Northampton. Purpose of the role To enable business success and assist senior leaders in navigating complex challenges, making informed decisions, and achieving goals. Accountabilities Collaborate with business and senior leadership to develop and implement strategies aligning with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Facilitate communication and collaboration between different business units and functions. Manage and coordinate strategic initiatives, projects, and change management efforts to optimize processes and strengthen controls. Improve operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement, streamlining processes, and implementing best practices. Develop performance reports for key metrics, support financial analysis, and assist in financial planning and monitoring. Support business heads with HR-related activities like hiring, workforce planning, and onboarding/offboarding actions. Vice President Expectations Set strategy, drive requirements, recommend changes, and manage resources, budgets, and policies. Lead or contribute to team management, including defining roles, planning for future needs, and guiding performance and development. Demonstrate leadership behaviors such as listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others. If an individual contributor, act as a subject matter expert, guide technical direction, and mentor others. Advise stakeholders on functional and cross-functional impacts and alignments. Manage risks and strengthen controls, demonstrating accountability and leadership in governance. Understand organizational functions to contribute to business goals. Collaborate across areas to stay aligned with business activities and strategies. Develop solutions through sophisticated analysis, research, and innovative thinking. Build and maintain trusting relationships with stakeholders, using influencing and negotiating skills. All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays' values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.
Barclays
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
As a Barclays Structured Finance lawyer, you will be part of the Markets Legal team based in London, providing legal support to various businesses involved in securitisation, risk transfer and the securitised financing of a broad range of underlying assets. You will be responsible for participating in the structuring, negotiation and documentation of a variety of transactions, with active involvement on offering materials, subscription agreements, asset and servicing documentation, engagement and commitment letters, termsheets and legal opinions, among other documents. In this opportunity, you will advise on laws, rules and regulations affecting relevant businesses and work with business personnel across various teams including credit structuring, securitised products and portfolio hedging and optimisation, within the Investment Bank. You will also be responsible for advising the relevant businesses on regulatory developments and legal issues that arise relating to securitisation and structured finance more broadly. You will also assist the businesses in managing legal and reputational risks of the firm's transactions and activities in the relevant coverage area, including supporting the firms Transaction Review Committee and working with the Compliance department and other control functions. The Required skills for this role are: UK Qualified Lawyer. Deep technical knowledge in securitisation structuring and regulations. Broad understanding of various financial and credit structuring. You may be assessed on the 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. This role is based in London. Purpose of the role To ensure that the activities of the business units in the Markets division are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal risk associated with these activities. Accountabilities Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies to manage compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Legal advice and support to the business units in the Markets division on matters arising from the relevant products/services provided by the Markets division. Subject matter support in the Legal department's representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to the Markets business units such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. Creation and review of legal documents for the business units in the Markets division to ensure the bank's compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Maintaining and updating template legal documentation for the Markets division. Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in applicable laws, rules and regulations that may impact the activities of the bank's Markets business units. Developing and delivering training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to the activities of the Markets business units. Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls. 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
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
As a Business Performance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance of various teams and senior leadership. This includes driving project and scorecard performance to achieve Divisional and Barclays strategic objectives, supporting senior leaders to navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions, and achieve business-critical goals. Responsibilities also include ensuring KPIs and scorecard targets are in place, tracking teams to deliver projects and goals, working with various stakeholders, including supporting and assisting the senior leadership team, ensuring adequate governance and operating rhythm, analyzing and evaluating performance data, and reporting/escalating performance. You should have experience with: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly numerical with a strong understanding of KPI/metric performance frameworks Gravitas and authority to build successful relations with senior leadership teams and multiple stakeholders Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and have a desire to drive change Excellent presentation skills High levels of integrity and trustworthiness Highly valued skills may include analytical skills, experience in banking or financial services, familiarity with key business intelligence/analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI), and familiarity with AI productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot. You may be assessed on key critical skills for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based in London (1CP), Glasgow, or Northampton. Purpose of the role To enable the success of the business and assist senior leaders in navigating complex challenges, making informed decisions, and achieving their goals. Accountabilities Collaborate with business and senior leadership to develop and implement strategies aligning with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Foster communication and collaboration between different business units and functions. Manage and coordinate strategic initiatives, projects, and change management efforts to optimize processes and strengthen controls. Improve operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement, streamlining processes, and implementing best practices. Develop performance reporting for key metrics supporting strategic objectives and external commitments, including financial analysis and budget management. Support business heads in partnership with HR on hiring, workforce planning, and related actions. Vice President Expectations Contribute to strategy, drive requirements, and recommend changes. Manage resources, budgets, and policies, ensuring continuous improvement and policy adherence. If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, and oversee performance and pay decisions. Lead specialists to influence operations, balancing short and long-term goals and ensuring compliance with budgets and schedules. If in leadership, demonstrate behaviors that foster an environment for excellence, including listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others. For individual contributors, serve as a subject matter expert, guide technical directions, lead assignments, and mentor less experienced staff. Advise stakeholders on functional and cross-functional impacts and alignment. Manage risks and strengthen controls, demonstrating leadership and accountability. Understand organizational functions to contribute to business goals. Collaborate across areas to stay aligned with business activities and strategies. Develop solutions based on sophisticated analysis, incorporating research and innovative thinking. Build and maintain trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders through influencing and negotiating skills. All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.
Barclays
Jul 22, 2025
Full time
The Banking Product team is responsible for the end to end management and commercial performance of the Banking products globally within PBWM comprising current accounts, payments, deposits and cards. The role holder will be responsible for the PBWM cards proposition globally, developing a strategic vision for the portfolio that delivers a market leading proposition for our clients. The product set includes both debit and charge card products designed for personal clients in the affluent, HNW and UHNW segments as well as non-personal clients such as Corporates and Fiduciaries. The successful candidate will lead the overall development of product strategy, be accountable for the delivery of revenue / cost targets and be responsible for the end to end life-cycle management of the card product set. Key accountabilities will require the role holder to: Formulate and deliver the business strategy for the payment and card product set including defining, driving and owning strategic priorities and developing, maintaining and executing the product roadmap. Work with COO and other functional areas to ensure the risk and control framework is robust, delivering compliance with relevant regulation, legislation and good market practice across all the markets s in which we operate. Actively work with partners across Digital / CX teams, COO, Operations and Service teams to drive increased use of digital channels and optimization of both manual and digital payment journeys Keep abreast of new developments to share learning and identify opportunities for synergy with stakeholders from across the Group to leverage developments for the PBWM client base as appropriate Deliver detailed understanding of customer needs, market trends, product markets and competitor insight - and use these to drive product strategy. Essential Skills and Qualifications: The role holder should have a deep technical knowledge and experience with regards to payments and cards. The role holder must have an understanding of regulatory change driving the payments market. The role holder should have experience of product management within the Finance sector. Purpose of the role To develop and manage the success of specific financial products and services, providing in-depth expertise on a particular product line, bridging the gap between product development, marketing, sales, and customer service. Accountabilities Provision of SME expertise on specific products and services to customers and colleagues, including features, functionalities, benefits, limitations, risks and compliance. Identification of market trends, new features, regulatory requirements and potential risks, and analysis of data obtained from sales figures and, customer feedback, to support the product strategy and development process, and communicate key findings to relevant stakeholders to improve and implement new product offerings. Response to colleague and stakeholder inquiries,resolution of issues,and provision of guidance on product usage Presentation of the advantages and features of the product to potential customers,building trust and encouraging adoption. Assistance with the development and execution of marketing materials for the product,such as brochures,presentations,and online content. Participation in and delivery of training sessions and workshops to share product knowledge and expertise with colleagues and other stakeholders. Participation in events,conferences,and other networking opportunities to showcase the product and generate interest. Director Expectations To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function. Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence. Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives. Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives. Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations. Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally. Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions. Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division. All Senior 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. 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
Jul 22, 2025
Full time
The Energy Transition Group (ETG) is a leading advisory franchise covering Energy, Power & Utilities and Renewables and Climate Tech sectors. We provide a wide range of investment banking services including M&A, and strategic advice as well as equity and debt capital market solutions. In joining us as a Vice President, you'll take a lead within the team on research and analysis of the ETG sector with a particular focus on Power & Utilities and autonomously manage client relationships when required. This will include company valuations, finance modelling, marketing materials and transaction documentation. Mergers and Acquisitions will be a central focus for this team, you'll play a key role in both origination and execution of these transactions. To be successful as an Investment Banking Vice President, you'll need: Strong M&A and financing skills First class experience required of complex financial modelling, valuation techniques, presentation preparation, due diligence and financial analysis Experience in supporting deal origination: participating in client meetings, helping generate ideas, writing presentations and handling client follow up Ability to mentor and manage junior bankers, ensuring quality and consistency in deliverables. A solid track record of executing transactions in the sector Excellent analytical skills with familiarity with advanced Excel and PowerPoint Fluency in English; additional European languages are advantageous. Some other highly valued skills include: Appropriate level of experience working within Investment Banking Power & Utilities Coverage Team player able to work effectively in a team environment Excellent internal and external stakeholder management Strong understanding of professional ethics and regulatory environment You may be assessed on the 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. The position is based in our London Office. This role is deemed as a Certified role under the PRA & UK Financial Conduct Authority - Individual Accountabilities Regulations and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks Purpose of the role To build and maintain relationships with clients, understand their needs, expectations and financial goals to develop and propose appropriate investment banking solutions for clients and their companies Accountabilities Development and maintenance of strong relationships with corporate clients by understanding their business, financial goals, and industry trends Generation of ideas and identification of opportunities that expand the bank's client base and generate new business opportunities In-depth financial analysis and due diligence on client companies to assess their financial health and valuation Collaboration with legal and compliance teams to review, draft, and maintain legal documentation required for transactions, including contracts and agreements Collaboration with other teams, such as Capital Markets, Sales and Trading, Research, and Risk Management, to provide comprehensive solutions to clients Champion Energy Transition and Sustainability by engaging with clients on their climate, transition strategies and sustainable finance opportunities where applicable To build and maintain relationships with clients, understand their needs, expectations and financial goals to develop and propose appropriate investment banking solutions for clients and their companies 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.