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Our industry-leading group provides model development, analytics and valuable quantitative advice to businesses across the bank. Applying to our programme, means the opportunity to join one of our specialist teams.
Trading Models
Our quants are highly specialised modellers and developers responsible for researching, innovating, developing, testing, implementing, and supporting all quantitative models used for valuation and risk management across all asset classes, valuation adjustments and the capitalisation of market and counterparty risk.
The ability to articulate your ideas will be crucial as you work closely with business partners to develop models and tools, and perform analyses to help guide business decisions, manage risk, formulate and test quantitative strategies, and drive revenue generation and capital utilisation.
Electronic Trading
Our quants are highly specialised quantitative traders, researchers, and data scientists responsible for developing, deploying and running algorithmic trading models and predictive analytics in markets, leveraging the latest methods in data science, machine learning, AI and applied probability.
They cover all aspects of data analysis, feature engineering, model research, signal research, model calibration and deployment, through to running live models, responding to requests for quotes, trade execution and statistical risk management on the book.
Quant Developer
Our quants are strong logical thinkers with a mathematical mindset, and an interest in Computer Science. They are problem solvers who can program in one or more of our languages (primarily Java, C++, and Python). Individuals who enjoy the responsibility of writing critical routines in our hottest loops, as well as fault-tolerant processes where calculations cannot fail, will thrive.
You will be immersed in real world problems with immediate impact. Working with quants and technologists from different teams, you will build on your computer science expertise to help move abstract mathematical ideas into trading reality.
The chance to make an impact
As a Quantitative Analytics & Electronic Trading Associate, you’ll gain valuable exposure to real world problems in our dynamic and invigorating environment. Your experience at Barclays will begin with several weeks of intense training, covering product and business knowledge as well as other skills you’ll need for a successful start. After training, you’ll join a specific desk and collaborate with colleagues on active projects, giving you ample opportunities to grow and learn. In this intensely mathematical or computer science role, you will:
- use a variety of models and quantitative techniques in practice
- research and implement new models
- expand our computational platform.
How you’ll develop
At Barclays, you’ll be surrounded by people who will help you achieve your ambitions. Our collaborative, supportive environment gives you the chance to build solid relationships with senior leaders, peers and clients alike. What’s more, dedicated programme managers will support and advocate for you throughout the first eighteen months of your career at Barclays.
During the program, you’ll also:
- participate in formal and informal training designed to give you the knowledge you need when you need it
- receive detailed performance coaching and feedback
- have opportunities to expand your network and develop leadership skills.
Your role as a Quantitative Analytics & Electronic Trading Associate will provide you with the skills and experience needed for a successful career in the world of finance. The program will help provide a visible path to the necessary steps for promotion and the tools to get you there. To be considered for this program, you must:
- be motivated with a Masters degree or PhD.
Ideally, you would also have:
- strong mathematical and programming skills (ideally in Java, C++, or Python)
- strong logical thinking and problem solving abilities
- communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
- fluent written and spoken English.
Who thrives here:
- creative independent thinkers with a knack for developing clever solutions and a formal skill-set for knowing how to apply them in the real world
- those with a deep academic background who have a passion for bringing rigorous theory to unstructured problems
- people who have an easy comfort with the foundational subjects (probability, statistics, analysis, mathematics, matrix algebra) as well as strong programming skills in Python
- individuals who can champion their ideas with sharp communication skills and a teamwork mentality
- experience as a quantitative trader or a front-office quant on a trading desk is desirable but not required.
It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
What you get in return
However high you rise at Barclays, we believe all our employees should receive a competitive package of core benefits flexible to you and your family’s needs. At Barclays, you’ll support our customers and clients, and we’ll support you with rewards that will genuinely make a difference.
- Paid holiday and vacation
- Competitive pay
- Private medical care
- Disability assurance
- Flexible working
- Life assurance
- Voluntary benefits
- Retirement planning
