Barclays poised to cut hundreds of investment bank jobs, sources say
Reuters
Published Mar 20, 2024 18:46
Updated Mar 20, 2024 23:00
LONDON (Reuters) - Barclays (LON:BARC) is preparing to axe hundreds of jobs across its investment bank as it runs the rule over under-performers in the division, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The layoffs are a result of Barclays' annual review process and are expected to take place in the coming months, the sources said.
The cuts come after a torrid year for dealmaking for the wider banking industry and as Barclays pursues a revamped strategy that prioritizes expansion of its higher-returning consumer bank.
"We regularly review our talent pool to ensure that we can invest in high-performing talent, execute on our strategy, and deliver for our clients," Barclays said in a statement.
Bloomberg News first reported the planned cuts.
The bank slashed its workforce by around 5,000 jobs in 2023 as part of an ongoing major cost-cutting drive.
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