2027 Quantitative Analytics Associate Graduate Programme

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

Bringing quantitative and analytical expertise to bear across the full spectrum of our Markets and Risk businesses. Our Early Careers colleagues are expected to play an important role in the design and development of risk management and trading strategies, through the use of quantitative analysis, mathematical modelling, and technology, aiming to optimise trading processes, development practices, systems, and infrastructure, and identify growth and investment opportunities.

Accountabilities

• Develop and implement quantitative models and strategies to enhance decision-making, pricing, and risk management.
• Design and maintain high-performance trading platforms and risk systems, integrating new features to improve reliability and user experience.
• Conduct research and data analysis to uncover market trends and drive innovation through advanced methodologies and technologies.
• Collaborate with traders, sales teams, and stakeholders in Risk and Finance to deliver customised solutions and translate business needs into scalable tech tools.
• Work cross-functionally with compliance, IT, and strategy teams to resolve system issues and continuously improve trading infrastructure.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
• 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.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, demonstrate the LEAD behaviours: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
• For individual contributors, lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Collaborate with other areas of work to keep up to speed with business activity and strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information, including sensitive or difficult-to-communicate information.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, which guide our moral compass. They should also demonstrate the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive our behavior.

If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate, join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. You'll receive all the training and support needed to make your mark on the world. Our graduates are a vital part of our success. If you’re curious, creative, and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.

Our Expert Programme

You'll join our expert programme, a 1-year targeted, fast-track programme designed to give you depth and breadth of experience. Participating in job-based bespoke training from the start enabling you to go fully-equipped into your role as you develop specialist technical expertise.

Why the Quant Graduate Programme?

Our team is an integral part of the bank, researching and developing models and producing data analysis tools for valuation and risk management across various business areas at Barclays.

Risk Quantitative Analytics (Risk QA)

As a Graduate in Risk Quantitative Analytics (Risk QA), you will join a group of specialised modellers and developers powering Barclays' ability to manage financial risk. From day one, you’ll be part of a team using statistical methods, AI techniques, and coding strategies to build the tools and models Barclays uses to make big decisions. You'll collaborate with colleagues across risk, finance, global markets, and technology—gaining exposure to how different parts of the business come together to navigate market shifts and meet regulatory demands.

The Chance to Make an Impact

We'll provide you with challenging projects and opportunities to grow and learn. We’ll keep you motivated with encouragement, feedback, and support as you build your technical know-how, business acumen, and leadership skills. We’ll help you connect with mentors and network with colleagues and senior leaders alike.

Qualifications and Skills

• To be considered for this opportunity, you’ll need to be motivated and must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a Master’s degree or higher qualification by June 2027.
• Strong mathematical and programming skills, ideally in C/C++ or Python.
• Logical thinking, creative problem solving, and strong communication skills.

Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and will provide a skilled worker visa for successful applicants meeting the Home Office’s eligibility criteria. Successful applicants unable to receive a skilled worker visa, must have their own legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis from August 2027 to August 2028.

Working in London

If you love the buzz of city life, our global HQ is the place to be. Our London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district. Here, you won’t just be perfectly placed to explore the nation's capital; you’ll be in a place where you can explore the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant.

Barclays is committed to ensuring 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.

The closing date for applications is 27 November 2026. Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised date due to application volumes, and we therefore recommend submitting your application as early as possible.