Barclays Bank
Investment Banking
AnalystRatesCompression(Strats)
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“Analyst Rates Compression (Strats) at Barclays Bank. Skills: Quantitative analysis, Risk management, Portfolio optimization, Rates products, Derivatives, Python. Development and implementation of quantitative models and strategies. Optimize trading decisions, pricing, and risk management”
What You'll Achieve.
Optimize trading and investment opportunities.; Drive innovation within the trading environment.; Deliver solutions for the global Macro business.; Contribute to strategic technology projects related to Risk, PnL and Capital.
Industry & Context.
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities; Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Execute compression cycles with external vendors (TriOptima, Quantile) and internal stakeholders., Conduct portfolio risk analysis and identify compression/optimization opportunities., Support pricing analytics for competitive portfolio auctions., Develop trading view dashboards with enhanced PnL attribution, risk bucketing and risk aggregation., Develop an understanding of the various rates products covering swaps, FRAs, swaptions, XCCY and including their trade cycles and their compression processes., Collaboration with London / Asia Strats desk on existing processes., Work closely with colleagues in Trading, Sales, Structuring, Tech and middle office on a range of ad-hoc projects., Adherence to control processes around trade booking, verification and reconciliation.
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Finance, or related quantitative field., academic record demonstrating analytical and problem-solving capabilities., Experience in investment banking, financial technology or quantitative roles., Experience in Risk, Analytics and Technology functions preferred., Basic understanding of interest rate products (swaps, bonds) or willingness to learn quickly., Experience with compression or portfolio optimization, Experience with building user interfaces / dashboards using Dash (Python) and React
What You'll Do.
Development and implementation of quantitative models and strategies
Optimize trading decisions
and statistical modelling
Provide front office infrastructure support through ownership and maintenance of analytical libraries
Execute compression cycles
Conduct portfolio risk analysis
Support pricing analytics
Develop trading view dashboards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with sales teams to identify clients' needs and develop customised solutions.; Collaboration with London / Asia Strats desk on existing processes.; Work closely with colleagues in Trading, Sales, Structuring, Tech and middle office on a range of ad-hoc projects.; Partner with other functions and business areas.; Guide and persuade team members; Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills (oral/written); Communicate complex / sensitive information
Process & Methodology
Allocating work requirements, Coordinating team resources, Managing multiple tasks
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** **Purpose of the role** To provide quantitative and analytical expertise to support trading strategies, risk management, and decision-making within the investment banking domain, applying quantitative analysis, mathematical modelling, and technology to optimise trading and investment opportunities. **Accountabilities** * Development and implementation of quantitative models and strategies to derive insight into market trends and optimize trading decisions, pricing, and risk management across various financial products and markets. * Working closely with sales teams to identify clients' needs and develop customised solutions. * In-depth research, data analysis, and statistical modelling to derive insights into market trends, pricing, and risk dynamics. * Provide front office infrastructure support though ownership and maintenance of analytical libraries. * Provision of expertise on quantitative methodologies, technological advancements, and industry best practices to drive innovation within the trading environment. **Analyst Expectations** * To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. * Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise * Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise * They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. * If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others. * OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advi
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