Markets Strats - AVP

Barclays•New York, NY

4d•$125,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Barclays is hiring a Markets Strats - AVP to provide quantitative and analytical expertise supporting trading strategies, risk management, and decision-making in investment banking. The role applies quantitative analysis, mathematical modelling, and technology to optimize trading and investment opportunities. The position focuses on expanding and scaling a research and portfolio analysis platform. The successful candidate will work directly with trading desks to build back-testing infrastructure, integrate vendor and external data services, and support portfolio optimization and analysis. They will contribute to high-impact projects that broaden the platform and enhance large-scale analytical capabilities. The role is based in New York, NY and is regulated by FINRA.

Requirements

Advanced Python development experience.
Experience with Java.
Experience with equity derivatives and similar financial contracts.
Experience with back-testing frameworks and portfolio optimization techniques.
Experience with large-scale data analysis using vendor and internal datasets, including KDB.
Experience in quantitative development for research and trading platforms.
Clear communication skills with front-office trading desks.
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented approach and considerable responsibility for deliverables.
Collaborative approach when working with quants, traders, and engineers.

Nice To Haves

Clear communication with front-office trading desks.
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented approach with considerable responsibility for deliverables.
Collaborative mindset working closely with quants, traders, and engineers.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement quantitative models and strategies to analyze market trends and optimize 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 generate insights into market trends, pricing, and risk dynamics.
Own and maintain analytical libraries supporting front-office infrastructure.
Provide expertise on quantitative methodologies, technology advancements, and industry best practices to support innovation in trading.
Build back-testing infrastructure and support portfolio optimization and analysis.
Integrate vendor and external data services and expand research and portfolio analysis platform capabilities.
Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
Collaborate across functions and business divisions, lead collaborative assignments, and guide team members through structured assignments.
Consult on complex issues and advise People Leaders on escalated issues.
Identify ways to mitigate risk, develop policies and procedures supporting control and governance, and take ownership of risk management and controls.
Analyze complex information from multiple internal and external sources to solve problems creatively and effectively.
Communicate complex information and influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
Demonstrate Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.