Barclays
This VP position plays a key role in delivering Barclays' Competitor Analytics agenda, providing a clear external perspective on how Barclays performs relative to key financial services peers and global investment banks. The role brings together market intelligence, financial benchmarking, competitor spotlights, and strategic insights to support decision making at the most senior levels of the organisation, including ExCo and Board members. Working closely with Strategy and Finance, the role provides context, interpretation, and recommendations based on external trends and competitor movements. Key Accountabilities Lead Barclays' competitor analysis agenda, benchmarking financial performance, strategic initiatives, market positioning, and operational trends across global peers. Produce concise competitor spotlights, thematic insights, and market intelligence for ExCo, Board, and senior stakeholders. Conduct financial and operational benchmarking-including revenue, cost, headcount, capital, returns, and pay competitiveness-and translate findings into clear, actionable insights. Bring together large volumes of external data and information from multiple sources, applying a strategic lens to identify peer trends, risks, and opportunities relevant to Barclays. Partner closely with Strategy and Finance to provide context, shape insight narratives, and support strategic planning. Essential Skills / Basic Qualifications Ability to understand and interpret financial statements, regulatory filings, and market disclosures. Demonstrated capability to take an external, strategic perspective and connect competitor insights to business implications. Excellent analytical, research, and synthesis skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for senior audiences. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing materials for senior executives or board level stakeholders. Desirable Skills / Preferred Qualifications Experience in competitor analytics, strategy, equity research, consulting, or market intelligence within financial services. Strong understanding of investment banking and financial services business models, performance drivers, and competitive dynamics. Experience working with large datasets or analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel modelling). You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. Purpose of the role To provide independent and balanced advice and counsel to senior stakeholders through problem identification, solving and decision making practices. Accountabilities Provision of strategic advice to Group Executives to support the decision making process of business challenges and opportunities. Development and implementation of strategic advisory incentives to grow and optimise the bank's operations, through market research and analysis. Collaboration with various stakeholder groups to identify the appropriate strategic direction type to meet the needs of Barclays clients and investors. Development of financial models to support strategic recommendations and transactions through financial data analysis, financial projects and considering the financial impact of transactions. Management of transactions, negotiations, transaction structure development and post transaction integration. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to maintain client relationships, and develop new relationships to identify opportunities. Identification of industry trends, maintain peer benchmarking and developments related to strategic advisory services by attendings conferences, participating in training and conducting market research. 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 elevate 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.
This VP position plays a key role in delivering Barclays' Competitor Analytics agenda, providing a clear external perspective on how Barclays performs relative to key financial services peers and global investment banks. The role brings together market intelligence, financial benchmarking, competitor spotlights, and strategic insights to support decision making at the most senior levels of the organisation, including ExCo and Board members. Working closely with Strategy and Finance, the role provides context, interpretation, and recommendations based on external trends and competitor movements. Key Accountabilities Lead Barclays' competitor analysis agenda, benchmarking financial performance, strategic initiatives, market positioning, and operational trends across global peers. Produce concise competitor spotlights, thematic insights, and market intelligence for ExCo, Board, and senior stakeholders. Conduct financial and operational benchmarking-including revenue, cost, headcount, capital, returns, and pay competitiveness-and translate findings into clear, actionable insights. Bring together large volumes of external data and information from multiple sources, applying a strategic lens to identify peer trends, risks, and opportunities relevant to Barclays. Partner closely with Strategy and Finance to provide context, shape insight narratives, and support strategic planning. Essential Skills / Basic Qualifications Ability to understand and interpret financial statements, regulatory filings, and market disclosures. Demonstrated capability to take an external, strategic perspective and connect competitor insights to business implications. Excellent analytical, research, and synthesis skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for senior audiences. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing materials for senior executives or board level stakeholders. Desirable Skills / Preferred Qualifications Experience in competitor analytics, strategy, equity research, consulting, or market intelligence within financial services. Strong understanding of investment banking and financial services business models, performance drivers, and competitive dynamics. Experience working with large datasets or analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel modelling). You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. Purpose of the role To provide independent and balanced advice and counsel to senior stakeholders through problem identification, solving and decision making practices. Accountabilities Provision of strategic advice to Group Executives to support the decision making process of business challenges and opportunities. Development and implementation of strategic advisory incentives to grow and optimise the bank's operations, through market research and analysis. Collaboration with various stakeholder groups to identify the appropriate strategic direction type to meet the needs of Barclays clients and investors. Development of financial models to support strategic recommendations and transactions through financial data analysis, financial projects and considering the financial impact of transactions. Management of transactions, negotiations, transaction structure development and post transaction integration. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to maintain client relationships, and develop new relationships to identify opportunities. Identification of industry trends, maintain peer benchmarking and developments related to strategic advisory services by attendings conferences, participating in training and conducting market research. 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 elevate 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.
Carlyle
Sustainability Vice President, Global Credit - Contract Location: London Investor Services Date: Friday, March 6, 2026 Position Summary Carlyle is seeking a Vice President, Sustainability to support its Global Credit platform on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). Embedded within the firmwide Sustainability team and dedicated to Global Credit, this individual will play a critical role in executing and advancing ESG integration across multiple credit strategies. The role requires strong ownership, coordination, and delivery across investment teams, portfolio companies, investor relations, legal, and compliance stakeholders. This is a hands on position combining investment support, ESG linked financing execution, portfolio data oversight, regulatory coordination, and LP engagement. The successful candidate will ensure continuity and high standards across established ESG processes while supporting ongoing enhancements to tools, reporting, and strategy. Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities ESG Integration & Investment Support Lead and coordinate ESG integration across Global Credit investment teams Partner with deal teams to incorporate ESG considerations into due diligence, underwriting materials, and investment committee documentation Provide input on material ESG risks, mitigation strategies, and engagement priorities Support borrower engagement on material sustainability topics, as appropriate Collaborate with deal teams and legal counsel to structure and administer ESG linked financings, including KPI frameworks and tracking mechanisms Oversee collection, validation, and analysis of ESG data across credit portfolios and funds Manage ESG data tools and reporting platforms to ensure consistency, accuracy, and scalability Coordinate annual sustainability data collection cycles and portfolio engagement tracking Support carbon emissions measurement initiatives and related disclosures Contribute to LP reporting, DDQs, RFPs, and ongoing investor engagement on ESG topics Regulatory & Governance Support implementation of ESG related regulatory requirements (including EU SFDR and other relevant disclosure frameworks) Monitor evolving ESG standards and market developments relevant to credit markets Coordinate with Compliance and Legal teams to ensure alignment with regulatory expectation Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Serve as a key liaison between investment teams, Sustainability, Legal, Compliance, and Investor Relations Drive consistency of ESG approach across strategies while adapting to strategy specific requirements Represent the Global Credit platform in internal and external ESG discussions where appropriate Qualifications Requirements Education & Certificates: Degree required Experience 5-10 years of relevant experience in credit investing, sustainability/ESG, or a related field within asset management, private markets, or advisory Strong understanding of credit markets and transaction processes Demonstrated experience embedding ESG into investment workflows or portfolio monitoring processes Experience with ESG linked financings, sustainability reporting, or regulatory frameworks (e.g., SFDR, TCFD, PCAF) preferred Skills Highly organized with strong execution and follow through capabilities Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams Strong analytical skills and comfort working with portfolio level ESG data Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); enthusiasm and experience in adopting AI tools into workflows Strong ownership mentality and ability to operate independently in a fast paced environment Commercial mindset with the ability to translate ESG considerations into investment relevant insights Detail oriented with high standards of accuracy and quality Collaborative, diplomatic, and able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels Company Information The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $477 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 678 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2025. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,500 professionals operating in 27 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation. At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long term success.
Sustainability Vice President, Global Credit - Contract Location: London Investor Services Date: Friday, March 6, 2026 Position Summary Carlyle is seeking a Vice President, Sustainability to support its Global Credit platform on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). Embedded within the firmwide Sustainability team and dedicated to Global Credit, this individual will play a critical role in executing and advancing ESG integration across multiple credit strategies. The role requires strong ownership, coordination, and delivery across investment teams, portfolio companies, investor relations, legal, and compliance stakeholders. This is a hands on position combining investment support, ESG linked financing execution, portfolio data oversight, regulatory coordination, and LP engagement. The successful candidate will ensure continuity and high standards across established ESG processes while supporting ongoing enhancements to tools, reporting, and strategy. Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities ESG Integration & Investment Support Lead and coordinate ESG integration across Global Credit investment teams Partner with deal teams to incorporate ESG considerations into due diligence, underwriting materials, and investment committee documentation Provide input on material ESG risks, mitigation strategies, and engagement priorities Support borrower engagement on material sustainability topics, as appropriate Collaborate with deal teams and legal counsel to structure and administer ESG linked financings, including KPI frameworks and tracking mechanisms Oversee collection, validation, and analysis of ESG data across credit portfolios and funds Manage ESG data tools and reporting platforms to ensure consistency, accuracy, and scalability Coordinate annual sustainability data collection cycles and portfolio engagement tracking Support carbon emissions measurement initiatives and related disclosures Contribute to LP reporting, DDQs, RFPs, and ongoing investor engagement on ESG topics Regulatory & Governance Support implementation of ESG related regulatory requirements (including EU SFDR and other relevant disclosure frameworks) Monitor evolving ESG standards and market developments relevant to credit markets Coordinate with Compliance and Legal teams to ensure alignment with regulatory expectation Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Serve as a key liaison between investment teams, Sustainability, Legal, Compliance, and Investor Relations Drive consistency of ESG approach across strategies while adapting to strategy specific requirements Represent the Global Credit platform in internal and external ESG discussions where appropriate Qualifications Requirements Education & Certificates: Degree required Experience 5-10 years of relevant experience in credit investing, sustainability/ESG, or a related field within asset management, private markets, or advisory Strong understanding of credit markets and transaction processes Demonstrated experience embedding ESG into investment workflows or portfolio monitoring processes Experience with ESG linked financings, sustainability reporting, or regulatory frameworks (e.g., SFDR, TCFD, PCAF) preferred Skills Highly organized with strong execution and follow through capabilities Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams Strong analytical skills and comfort working with portfolio level ESG data Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); enthusiasm and experience in adopting AI tools into workflows Strong ownership mentality and ability to operate independently in a fast paced environment Commercial mindset with the ability to translate ESG considerations into investment relevant insights Detail oriented with high standards of accuracy and quality Collaborative, diplomatic, and able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels Company Information The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $477 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 678 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2025. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,500 professionals operating in 27 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation. At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long term success.
