Treasury Markets Business Manager

As part of the Treasury Business Management (BM) team, you will support Treasury’s markets execution teams. You will coordinate strategic objectives, implement business development and change agendas, and drive strategic change. You will provide advice on various topics and act as the business contact for regulatory initiatives, overseeing document submissions and legislative implementations. You will establish efficient business processes and governance. This role offers significant visibility and is ideal for those interested in financial markets and business strategy.

You will support Senior Business Managers and Treasury stakeholders in managing people and processes. Your tasks include driving business development by providing strategic insights and thought leadership. You will develop new products, manage operational business costs, and partner with IT to prioritize and implement infrastructure needs. Additionally, you will coordinate regulatory initiatives, communicate key changes, and ensure compliance with regulations. You will prepare business materials for review forums, maintain necessary documentation, and create materials and MI required by the businesses. Ensuring trading desks comply with Front Office Risk and Control (FORC) requirements and supporting adherence to the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, including Operational Risks, Risk and Control Self-Assessments, Compliance, and BIA reviews, will also be part of your role.

To be successful as a Treasury Markets Business Manager, you should have experience with:

• Understanding of a Treasury/Markets asset class business and financial products (securities, money markets, IRS, FX)

• COO/Business Manager / Finance/ Middle Office / Risk and Control experience

• Experience in enhancing existing processes & procedures, and developing knowledge of the Business in order to support various strategic business initiatives & control objectives

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Knowledge of trading/risk management systems, operational front to back flows and key control points

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 position is located from our London office.

Purpose of the role

To enable the success of the business and assist senior leaders navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions, and achieve their goals

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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• 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 lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders 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.