Quantitative Analytics (Risk) Associate Graduate Program 2025 New York

Purpose of the role

To participate in the day-to-day operations of the Quantitative Analytics (QA) group by providing analytical insights and expertise that will help our business leaders and stakeholders make informed decisions, support existing trading strategies, develop new products, strategies and services, as well as identify new market opportunities building an understanding of the various models, products and technologies associated with the full scope businesses QA services sector

Accountabilities

• Application of the latest quantitative techniques to solve business problems, including research, development, and implementation of new models and solutions.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management to progress business initiatives.
• Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge, conducting research to support strategic decision making, prepare presentations and reports to communicate research findings, and collaborate with senior management to implement research findings.
• Design, development and support of the quantitative research framework using C++, Python and other in-house domain specific languages.
• Participation in training to enhance analytical skill, programming knowledge, and understanding of mathematical concepts.
• Participation in technical design and development of the global team’s quantitative research systems, research notebooks and products.
• Training and mentoring of junior colleagues, facilitation of individual or group training sessions, and development and maintenance of training materials.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

The team that delivers world-class solutions

\Our industry-leading Quantitative Analytics team provides modeling, analytics development and valuable quantitative advice. This team partners with our traders and risk managers, delivering solutions for derivatives pricing, risk management, changes in markets structure, capital utilization and strategic technological advancements. Join us as an associate and discover where technical discipline and business intersect.

The chance to make an impact

As a Quantitative Analytics associate, you’ll gain valuable exposure to real world problems in our dynamic and invigorating environment. Your experience at Barclays will begin with intensive 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 work with a broad spectrum of colleagues, becoming an essential part of the team that provides expertise across trading businesses and to group-wide Risk and Treasury functions.

In this intensely mathematical or computer science role, you may:

• use models and quantitative techniques in practice
• research and implement new models
• expand our computational platform.

A place where you can thrive

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 program 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 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 to vice president and the tools to get you there.

To be considered for this program, you must:

• successfully complete a PhD or Masters degree in a technical discipline such as physics, mathematics, quantitative finance, statistics, computer science or similar
• have a graduation date between December 2024 – June 2025.

Ideally, you would also have:

• strong logical thinking, problem solving, mathematical and programming skills (C++, Python or R)
• communication skills and team-orientation.

Working in New York 

You will be working at our Americas Headquarters at 745 Seventh Avenue. This 37-story office tower is located in Times Square in the heart of Manhattan and features a cafeteria, fitness center, and state-of-the-art LED signage on the façade of the building. 

Salary / Rate Minimum: $125,000

Salary / Rate Maximum: $125,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any another type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

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.