Barclays
Investment Banking
QuantitativeAnalyst
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“Quantitative Analyst at Barclays. Skills: Quantitative analysis, Python, Risk management. Develop quantitative models. Implement quantitative strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Optimize trading decisions; Optimize pricing; Optimize risk management; Deliver on work that impacts the whole business function; Achieve objectives; Deliver to a consistently excellent standard; Meet required outcomes
Industry & Context.
Quantitative analysis; Analytical expertise; Mathematical modelling; In-depth research; Data analysis; Statistical modelling; Complex analysis; Solve problems creatively; Solve problems effectively
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s degree or equivalent in Financial/Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Good knowledge about probability theory, calculus, stochastic process, technical skills in C++ and Python, Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, Ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and coherent manner
Nice to Have
Experience in quantitative analysis of equity derivatives, Knowledge about numerical methods of PDE and Monte Carlo, Good written and verbal communication in English
What You'll Do.
Develop quantitative models
Implement quantitative strategies
Derive insight into market trends
Optimize trading decisions
Optimize risk management
Work with sales teams
Identify clients' needs
Develop customised solutions
Conduct in-depth research
Perform data analysis
Perform statistical modelling
Provide front office infrastructure support
Own analytical libraries
Maintain analytical libraries
Advise on decision making
Influence decision making
Contribute to policy development
Take responsibility for operational effectiveness
Perform complex tasks
Deliver work impacting business
Determine reward outcomes
Lead collaborative assignments
Identify need for specialisation
Identify new directions for assignments
Identify new directions for projects
Consult on complex issues
Provide advice to People Leaders
Support resolution of escalated issues
Identify ways to mitigate risk
Develop new procedures
Take ownership for managing risk
Understand area coordination
Collaborate with other areas
Engage in complex analysis
Solve problems creatively
Solve problems effectively
Communicate complex information
Influence stakeholders
Convince stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with sales teams; Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions; Lead a team performing complex tasks; Lead collaborative assignments; Guide team members through structured assignments; Identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation; Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas; Collaborate with other areas of work; Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources; Communicate complex information; Influence or convince stakeholders
Communication Scope
Ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and coherent manner; Good written and verbal communication in English; Communicate complex information
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple projects
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. **Assistant Vice President Expectations** * To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. * Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes * 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,
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