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Head of Sustainable Transaction Banking

🏒 Barclays β€’ πŸ“ London, England β€’ πŸ•’ Sep 14, 2026
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Position Overview & Specifications

Role Title Head of Sustainable Transaction Banking

Location London, 1 Churchill Place


What will you be doing

  • Develop and own the Sustainable Transaction Banking strategy for both new and existing propositions, fundamental to our approach as a leading trusted advisor to clients, in particular Treasurers, on Sustainable Finance.
  • Drive material P&L opportunities through deal origination; opportunities for the Corporate & Investment Bank Sustainable Product Group to act as ESG Coordinator in Syndicated deals
  • Cross sell other Sustainable Finance teams’ propositions and other group revenue opportunities.
  • Own and develop long term and economic key partnerships with coverage business units and other third Parties aligned with the sustainable finance agenda.
  • Optimise returns from client opportunities either at bespoke or at structured portfolio levels.
  • Work with the broader Sustainable Product Group to be responsible for the reputational risk of the sustainable trade finance and liquidity transactions


What we’re looking for

  • First in class understanding of the sustainable financing and capital market environment.
  • First in class leadership and management skills, ability to start, motivate and develop a small team as well as manage stakeholders from around Corporate & Investment Bank and wider Barclays Group.
  • First in class financial understanding, able to analyse and interpret financial accounts, build financial models and run informed scenario and stress testing.
  • First in class commercial acumen and business development skills, with the ability to make decisions based on sound judgement and complex information
  • Leading knowledge of macroeconomic factors affecting clients, transaction banking and capital markets


Skills that will help you in your

  • Established track record in in pitching and negotiating with clients
  • Strong network, including key stakeholders of the sustainable finance business
  • Suitable professional qualifications and degree, masters preferred
  • Creative and innovative thinking
  • Credit risk experience within a financial institution


Where will you be working

In the heart of Canary Wharf, our headquarters at Churchill Place boasts onsite amenities such as; a gym, staff restaurant and deli bar, and is easily accessible by tube and bus links. With a population of around 5000 staff the atmosphere is second to none with a real buzz being created around the offices within.

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