Sustainable Finance Strategy Execution Team

Sustainable Finance Strategy Execution VP
New York

As a Barclays Sustainable Finance Execution Vice President, you will oversee and lead the implementation of multiple projects in sustainable and transition finance. These projects are key to Barclays’ ambition to deliver USD 1 trillion market leading sustainable finance franchise. You will directly support the Head of Sustainable Finance. In this role, you will also provide assistance to the front office across a range of initiatives such as: content creation, product development and governance, and project management/delivery.

Salary / Rate Minimum: $169,500
Salary / Rate Maximum: $207,500

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any another type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

Barclays is one of the worlds largest and most respected financial institutions, established in 1690, with a legacy of success, quality, and innovation. Weve helped millions of individuals and businesses thrive, creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted. An important and growing presence in the USA, we offer careers providing endless opportunity.

At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the execution of significant delivery projects across CIB Sustainable Finance, including (but not limited to) the standing-up of new growth initiatives
• Monitoring and reporting on the delivery of Sustainable Finance projects, including tracking progress against plan and, where relevant, costs and return on investment
• Assisting with the review of Sustainable Finance initiatives and projects to ensure that they are aligned with Barclays Group’s strategy
• Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders which will support the delivery of strategic projects 
• Monitoring developments in Sustainable Finance, including changes to regulations and emerging best practices, adapting project requirements and delivery accordingly
• Contributing to the development of Sustainable Finance project management methodologies
• Taking on illustrative projects such as ESG data strategy, acceleration of new sustainability focused business lines, training & development programs

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelors degree in finance, economics, or a related field and experience supporting front office areas in multidisciplinary projects
• Knowledge of and passion for Sustainable Finance and its application in a business context
• Experience with project management as part of a team, preferably including in a Sustainable Finance context
• Ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with sustainability projects and frameworks
• Experience working with international clients and markets

Where will you be working?

You will be working at our Americas Headquarters at 745 Seventh Avenue. This 32-story office tower is located in Times Square in the heart of Manhattan and features a cafeteria, fitness center and state-of-the-art LED signage on the facade of the building.

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USD 169500 to 207500