Vice President - Investment Banking - Consumer & Retail Group

Barclays UK; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Investment Banking Vice President to lead in the Consumer Retail Group. This pivotal role involves researching and analyzing the sector, performing valuations and financial modeling, and preparing transaction documentation. You will drive client relationships and identify new business opportunities while collaborating with teams to deliver comprehensive solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in M&A, demonstrating leadership and strategic thinking. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will shape the future of investment banking.

Qualifications

• Strong background in M&A and financing with proven client presentation skills.
• Experience in executing transactions and financial modeling in Consumer Retail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships, understanding their financial goals.
• Conduct financial analysis and collaborate on transaction documentation.

Skills

M&A and financing skills

Complex financial modeling

Valuation and financial analysis

Deal origination experience

Client presentation skills

Executing transactions in Consumer Retail

Education

Relevant regulatory qualifications

Job description

Join us at Barclays as an Investment Banking Vice President in the Consumer Retail Group Coverage. In this role, you'll take a lead in researching and analyzing the Consumer Retail sector/companies, performing valuations, financial modeling, preparing marketing materials, and transaction documentation. Mergers and Acquisitions will be central, with involvement in both origination and execution of transactions.

To be successful as an Investment Banking Vice President, you'll need:

• Strong M&A and financing skills
• Experience in complex financial modeling, valuation, presentation, due diligence, and financial analysis
• Deal origination experience: generating ideas, preparing presentations, and client follow-up
• Proven client presentation skills, including leading client meetings
• A successful track record of executing transactions in the Consumer Retail Group

Additional valued skills include:

• Experience in Investment Banking within the Consumer Retail Group at VP level
• Understanding of professional ethics and regulatory environment

The role is based in Canary Wharf, London.

This position is a Certified role under PRA & UK Financial Conduct Authority regulations and may require relevant regulatory qualifications.

Purpose of the role

To develop and maintain client relationships, understand their needs, and propose suitable investment banking solutions.

Accountabilities

• Build strong client relationships by understanding their business, financial goals, and industry trends
• Identify opportunities to expand the client base and generate new business
• Conduct financial analysis and due diligence on client companies
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams on transaction documentation
• Work with other teams to provide comprehensive solutions
• Engage with clients on energy transition and sustainability strategies

Vice President Expectations

• Set strategy, manage resources and policies, and drive continuous improvement
• If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, and oversee performance
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen, Energize, Align, Develop
• Guide technical direction and lead complex assignments
• Advise stakeholders and manage risks
• Demonstrate leadership in risk management and controls
• Collaborate across functions to support business objectives
• Develop innovative solutions through analysis and research
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, using influencing skills

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays' values and mindset, fostering a respectful, ethical, and empowering work environment.