US Product Development VP - Strategic Transactions Group

Join us as a US Product Development VP - Strategic Transactions Group. In this role, you will have the chance to work on developing complex transactions from a tax, accounting, regulatory capital, and financial perspective. You will also serve as the technical expert for transactions as they progress through governance and implementation and will lead discussions with external advisors and critical stakeholder functions along the way.

Maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholder functions and business partners will be critical in managing the approvals and execution process, as well as identifying new opportunities. This team values institutional knowledge so there is significant opportunity for long-term career growth. To be successful as US Product Development VP - Strategic Transactions Group, you should have: A JD degree  Substantive working experience in a US tax-technical capacity in a top-tier law firm, investment bank or similar organization  Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and comfort with Excel A holistic, creative approach to problem-solving grounded in a rigorous understanding of technical rules, facts, and uncertainties A team-oriented, self-starting, and mature mindset with a willingness to grow Other highly valued skills and experience include : Undergraduate degree in quantitative discipline (e.g., Economics, Finance, Engineering, or Math) or prior quantitative work experience LLM in Tax or advanced coursework Accounting proficiency (as demonstrated by CPA/CFA or accounting coursework/experience) You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based in New York, NY. This role is regulated by FINRA. Minimum Salary: $150,000  Maximum Salary: $210,000 The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available. Purpose of the role To structure, execute and manage complex transactions and other initiatives to be implemented on behalf of Barclays as principal that provide material tax and/or capital benefits to the organisation.

Accountabilities Identification of new, strategic opportunities for the organisation which would make material contributions to profit after tax (/ returns) and capital. Conception of complex transactions / solutions which are capable of being implemented to capture the potential PAT/capital benefits from strategic opportunities that have been identified. Development, implementation and ongoing management of all aspects (including robust controls) of the transactions and/or initiatives that the strategic transactions group is responsible for implementing.

Engagement with counterparties to our transactions, as well as external counsel (principally corporate law and tax law), external accountancy firms (principally in relation to tax). Development and maintenance of deal models that set out the detailed terms of complex financial instruments, cash flows, accounting, tax and economic benefits associated with a transaction over its life cycle. Engagement with senior stakeholders across the organisation and taking transactions through a comprehensive set of governance (e.g.

tax approvals, transaction approvals, board approvals, Exco approvals, business level approvals, product level approvals). Development, review and execution of a comprehensive suite of transaction documentation, in conjunction with external counsel. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..

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