AVP, Principal Structuring

As a junior member of the deal team , candidates are expected to demonstrate strong drive and commitment to work in a fast-paced, high-achieving transactional environment. The successful candidate will support with the design, planning and execution of strategic initiatives and key regulatory transactions and will be involved in preparing technical analysis and engaging with stakeholders across the Group.

The successful candidate will be required to build a deep understanding of the legal, tax, regulatory and technical aspects of each proposal and prepare and review detailed technical descriptions, internal approval materials and transaction documentation as well as the execution and implementation of the transaction interacting with teams across the institution.

The successful candidate will have familiarity with treasury and front office investment banking businesses and products.  Candidates, who have experience or knowledge in one or more of IFRS accounting, tax, capital and liquidity regulations or financial services corporate law covering financial services, will be strongly preferred. Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills will be advantageous to any application.

You may be assessed on 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.

Purpose of the role

To design and structure complex financial products, such as derivatives, structured notes, and securitisations, to meet the specific needs of clients and market conditions.  

Accountabilities

• Understanding of client investment objectives, risk tolerance, and market preferences, and analysis of market conditions, economic trends, and regulatory developments to identify potential structuring opportunities.
• Development and design of innovative financial products that meet the specific needs of clients and market dynamics, and structure transactions that effectively allocate risk and reward among various stakeholders.
• Estimation of the pricing and valuation of structured products using complex financial modelling and valuation techniques.
• Assessment of the credit, market, and operational risks associated with structured products, considering various market scenarios, and development of risk management strategies to mitigate potential risks and ensure product stability.
• Drafting and review of legal documentation for structured transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and market standards, and assistance in negotiating and finalising legal documentation with clients and counterparties.
• Management of the performance of structured product portfolios, including analysis of their performance against benchmarks, risk indicators, and investment objectives, and implementation and maintenance of effective risk management processes to monitor and control risks associated with structured product portfolios.

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.