Date live: 04/09/2026

Business Area: BX COO Shared Services

Area of Expertise: Business Management

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-(phone hidden)

Join us as a " Group COO Chief of Staff Office - AVP” at Barclays. Operating as part of a global strategic team, you will collaborate with colleagues in London, New York, and other hubs to deliver work that influences the whole organization. The role requires sound understanding of banking, financial markets and the latest technology developments. This role provides the opportunity to make a strong immediate contribution for applicants who are proactive, tenacious and eager to learn about multiple products and clients.

To be a successful “Group COO Chief of Staff Office - AVP " role provides direct exposure to Group-wide leadership and works at the intersection of strategy, transformation, technology, and operational excellence. You will help shape critical materials for senior decision‑making, drive cross‑business initiatives, and generate insights that guide how the Group executes its priorities.

Basic/ Essential Qualifications :

- Consulting, strategy, CEO/COO/Group Office roles, or strategic roles in financial services.
- Strong analytical and conceptual problem‑solving skills.
- Experience of managing complex and big projects / programs / initiatives.
- Strong understanding of financial services, technology, and emerging themes such as digital transformation and GenAI.
- Ability to automate or run processes efficiently.
- Advanced data, MI, PowerPoint and Excel skills.
- Experience working with cross‑functional and global teams.
- A proactive, collaborative, and commercially minded operator.

Desirable skillsets/ good to have :

- Experience in working with global offices and the ability to collaborate across multiple regions.




- Hands-on experience working in cross-functional/multi geographical settings.
- Understanding of Finance & Accounting concepts.
- Prior experience of consulting or chief of staff.

This role will be based out of Mumbai.

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.

Accountabilities

- 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 of progress, and provision of regular updates to the executive team.
- Improvement of operational efficiency, alongside functional partners, within the organisation including the identification of areas for improvement, streamlining of processes, and implementation of consistently excellent 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. Analyse and draw insight to drive performance. Involvement in aspects of financial analysis and budget management, including assistance in financial planning, forecasting, cost management and monitoring of 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 including the identification of high-potential employees, provision of mentorship and guidance, and support to 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 ensure business continuity.
- Implementation of a robust governance framework which supports the board of directors, executive forums and governance committees through the preparation of board materials, organisation of meetings, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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 skilled 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 det

📌 Group Coo Chief of Staff Office - Avp (Mumbai)
🏢 Barclays
📍 Mumbai