Equities Derivatives Strat, VP

Barclays•New York, NY

1d•$150,000 - $225,000

About The Position

Barclays is hiring an Equities Derivatives Strat at the Vice President level to expand and scale a US equity derivatives flow research and portfolio analysis platform. The role calls for coding-heavy Quant Developer experience and involves working directly with trading desks to build back-testing infrastructure, integrate vendor and internal KDB data services, and support portfolio optimization and analysis. The successful candidate will contribute to high-impact projects that broaden the platform and enhance its large-scale analytical capabilities. The position provides quantitative and analytical expertise supporting trading strategies, risk management, and decision-making in investment banking. It applies quantitative analysis, mathematical modelling, and technology to optimize trading and investment opportunities. Responsibilities also include developing models and strategies, researching market trends and risk dynamics, supporting front-office infrastructure through ownership and maintenance of analytical libraries, and advising stakeholders on quantitative methods and technology. At the Vice President level, the role contributes to strategy and change, advises senior stakeholders, manages and mitigates risk, strengthens controls, and collaborates across the business. Depending on whether the role has people-management responsibilities, it may involve leading specialists and managing team operations, or serving as a subject-matter expert who guides technical direction, assignments, and less experienced specialists. The role is located in New York, NY.

Requirements

Advanced Python development experience.
Additional experience in Java.
Equity derivatives expertise.
Experience with back-testing frameworks and portfolio optimization techniques.
Experience with large-scale data analysis using vendor and internal datasets, including KDB.
Quantitative development experience for research and trading platforms.
Clear, confident communication with front-office trading desks.
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and ownership of deliverables.
Collaborative approach working with quants, traders, and engineers.

Nice To Haves

Clear, confident communication with front-office trading desks.
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and ownership of deliverables.
Collaborative approach working closely with quants, traders, and engineers.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement quantitative models and strategies to inform market trends, trading decisions, pricing, and risk management across financial products and markets.
Work with sales teams to identify client needs and develop customized solutions.
Conduct research, data analysis, and statistical modelling to derive insights into market trends, pricing, and risk dynamics.
Own and maintain analytical libraries supporting front-office infrastructure.
Apply expertise in quantitative methodologies, technology, and industry best practices to drive innovation in the trading environment.
Expand and scale a US equity derivatives flow research and portfolio analysis platform.
Build back-testing infrastructure and integrate vendor and internal KDB data services.
Support portfolio optimization and analysis, and contribute to projects that enhance large-scale analytical capabilities.
Contribute to strategy, requirements, recommendations for change, and continuous improvement; manage and maintain relevant policies and processes and escalate breaches.
Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management, on functional and cross-functional impacts and alignment.
Assess and mitigate risks, and demonstrate accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls.
Collaborate with other business areas and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish business objectives.
As applicable to the role's leadership structure, plan resources and operations, lead specialists, coach employees, or guide technical direction and less experienced specialists.
Demonstrate the Barclays Values and Mindset, including Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship, Empower, Challenge, and Drive.