Barclays Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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We’re seeking a Strategy and Governance Group Control to enable the success of senior executives by helping navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions and deliver against their strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
* Strategic support to senior executives, such as the CEO or other top-level leaders including assistance in the development and execution of in-year and multi-year business strategy, research, and analysis to support decision-making and act as delegate for the senior executive in specific situations.
* Management of colleague engagement planning in line with the strategic direction, managing communication channels and ensuring effective coordination across different departments and teams.
* Management of key projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of senior executives, ensuring strategic projects are on track, monitoring progress, and provision of regular updates to the executive team.
* Improvement of operational efficiency, alongside functional partners, within the organisation including 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 external commitments made. Analyse and draw insights to drive performance. Involvement in aspects of financial analysis and budget management, including assistance in financial planning, forecasting, cost management and monitoring financial performance against targets.
* Support to senior leadership to ensure appropriate resourcing across the business/function including planning and forecasting, partnering with HR to drive talent development and succession planning, identifying high-potential employees, providing mentorship, and supporting leadership development and diversity initiatives.
* Support to the senior executive with risk and control oversight, escalation, crisis management and risk mitigation, support the development of contingency plans, coordination of responses to emergencies, and ensuring business continuity.
* Implementation of a robust governance framework which supports the board of directors, executive forums and governance committees through preparation of board materials, organisation of meetings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
* Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills.
* Ability to multitask.
* Business management or Chief of staff experience.
* Senior stakeholder management.
* Understanding of risk and controls.
* Technology experience.
* Understanding of finance.
Expected Skill Sets
* Risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital & technology expertise.
* Job-specific technical skills.
Location
The role can be based out of Glasgow or Knutsford.
Purpose of the role: To enable the success of senior executives by helping navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions and deliver against their strategic objectives.
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