Director, Group Strategy

You will be one of the leaders in our growing, London-based Group Strategy team focused on driving the group’s long-term strategic ambition, maximizing returns now and in the future. You will help deliver our mandate:

• Partner with senior executives to develop and challenge Group and business unit strategies
• Deliver impact on strategic initiatives by identifying opportunities for growth and optimization
• Develop talent within the team and foster a culture of development and enablement to achieve full potential

You Should Have:

• Significant experience at a top-tier consultancy, ideally combined with experience in a client-focused role in Financial Services (Corporate and Investment Banking, Wealth & Private Banking, UK Retail and SME Banking)
• Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving approach
• Proven ability to shape, develop, and execute strategies to drive change
• Ability to understand and balance the objectives of multiple stakeholders
• Experience in building and leading project teams
• A collaborative mindset prioritizing the team and Barclays over personal advancement

Purpose of the Role:

To provide independent and balanced advice to senior stakeholders through problem identification, solving, and decision-making practices.

Accountabilities:

• Providing strategic advice to Group Executives to support decision-making on business challenges and opportunities
• Developing and implementing strategic advisory incentives to grow and optimize the bank’s operations, through market research and analysis
• Collaborating with stakeholder groups to identify appropriate strategic directions to meet client and investor needs
• Developing financial models to support strategic recommendations and transactions, analyzing financial data and considering financial impacts
• Managing transactions, negotiations, and post-transaction integration
• Maintaining and developing client relationships to identify new opportunities
• Monitoring industry trends, conducting peer benchmarking, and attending conferences for market research

Director Expectations:

• Managing a business function, contributing to strategic initiatives, and influencing policies and procedures
• Leading a large team or acting as a technical expert, coaching less experienced staff, and driving long-term profitability and risk management
• Providing expert advice to senior management and committees
• Managing resources, budgets, and policies for a significant sub-function
• Ensuring compliance with policies and regulations
• Monitoring external environment and influencing on behalf of Barclays when appropriate
• Maintaining comprehensive industry and market knowledge
• Applying advanced analytical and interpretative skills to solve complex problems
• Making strategic decisions and influencing stakeholders at a senior level
• Acting as a principal contact and spokesperson for the function and division

All senior leaders are expected to embody the four LEAD behaviours: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others. Additionally, all colleagues should demonstrate Barclays Values—Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship—and the Barclays Mindset—Empower, Challenge, and Drive.