Business Manager Jobs in New Jersey

INTRODUCTION

Embark on a transformative journey as a Senior Business Manager - AVP. At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you will join the IBCOO Business Planning team, supporting senior leaders in managing their headcount and financial portfolios. You will help ensure that headcount and financial planning activities are executed efficiently and consistently, with strong governance and controls in place to safeguard COO delivery and capacity, enabling leaders to stay focused on key priorities. You will also deliver transparent, data-driven insights, analysis, and reporting on project financials and headcount, empowering the TC Lead and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to effectively manage their organization and make informed decisions.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Purpose of the role

To provide operating and administrative support to senior leaders, simultaneously shaping and executing long-term strategic change, whilst helping to navigate complex challenges in the performance of their roles.

Accountabilities

• Implementation of Target Operating Model, business development, and financial and non-financial resource allocation, providing strategic insight and thought leadership.
• Strategic support to and oversight of demand pipeline and the book of work, including assistance in the development and execution of strategic initiatives, projects, research, and analysis to support decision-making.
• Support to and guidance for operational efficiency and colleague/customer/client experience within the organisation, including the identification of areas for improvement, streamlining of processes, and implementation of best practices to enhance productivity, effectiveness and experience.
• Management of people plan, 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.
• Communication with internal and external stakeholders, management of communication channels and ensuring effective coordination across different departments and teams.
• Participation in compliance activities such as SMR and other regulatory registrations/certifications, as well as support for crisis management and risk mitigation, including the development of contingency plans, coordination of responses to emergencies, and business continuity.
• Management of all organisational/team requirements relating to technology, real estate, people and communications in conjunction with relevant partners across the firm.
• Enablement of oversight of risk management and compliance with internal and external requirements, including internal Governance on critical control activities in partnership with the CCO team, such as Records Inventory and RCSAs.
• Cost control and workforce management of the Business/Function, including involvement in financial analysis and planning, forecasting, and monitoring of financial performance against targets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To be successful as a Senior Business Manager - AVP, you should have:

• Confirmed experience in process design and implementation of procedural improvements, driving efficiency and consistency.
• Demonstrated background in workforce planning across large, complex organizations (4,000+ FTE).
• Considerable working knowledge of project financial concepts, including software capitalization and purchase order management, with the ability to generate meaningful analysis and insights.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Other highly valued skills include:

• Ample understanding of financial accounting processes, with the ability to navigate and apply them effectively.
• Validated experience in Business Management or Finance roles within investment banking or FinTech environments.
• Comfortable engaging with and influencing diverse, senior stakeholders, demonstrating confidence and ample communication skills.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

LOCATION

This role is located in our Whippany, NJ office.

COMPENSATION

• Salary / Rate: $115,000.00 - $155,000.00

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

This position is eligible for an incentive award.

Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

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.