Date live:03/09/2025
Business Area:Sustainable Finance
Area of Expertise:Business Management
Contract:Permanent
Reference Code:JR-0000070275
Join us at Barclays within Sustainable Finance as part of Investment Banking. The role will provide critical support to the Sustainable Finance and Group Sustainability management team by assisting with the preparation and coordination of high-level executive meetings including Monthly Business Reviews and Quarterly Sustainability sessions with senior stakeholders, as well as other regular meetings between Head of Sustainable Finance and other exec management members.
This will require considerable financial acumen to help manage key reporting processes including the Monthly Sustainable Finance Dashboard (involving coordination across Finance, Business teams, and Business Managers). Additional responsibilities include supporting finance functions such as MTP/Team budget setting, conducting monthly financial reviews , serving as a liaison to Finance on all financial matters, processing team invoice approvals, and interfacing with the Cost Board.

SOME OTHER HIGHLY VALUED SKILLS MAY INCLUDE:

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Effective attention to detail to capture business critical information
• The ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines whilst engaging with a range of stakeholders
• Production of high-quality materials for executive-level consumption in a fast-paced financial services 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
  You will be based out of our Canary Wharf, London Office.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collaboration with business and senior leadership to develop and implement business strategies that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Liaison between different business units and functions, fostering communication and collaboration.
• Management and coordination of strategic initiatives, projects, and change management efforts to optimize business processes and strengthen the control environment.
• Improvement of operational efficiency within the organisation including the identification of areas for improvement, streamlining of processes, and implementation of best practices to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
• Development of performance reporting for key metrics that reinforce the strategic objectives of the division and support the external commitments made. Involvement in aspects of financial analysis and budget management, including assistance in financial planning, forecasting, and monitoring of financial performance against targets.
• Support to business heads in partnership with HR on hiring, workforce planning, joiner/mover/leaver actions.

To enable the success of senior executives by helping executives navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions, and achieve their goals.