Electronic Trading 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, with the aim of optimizing trading processes, development practices, systems and infrastructure as well as identifying 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.
• 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.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information including sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

Graduate Programme Overview

If you're a recent or soon-to-be graduate, join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. We'll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life.

Why the Electronic Trading Graduate Associate Programme?

Barclays has a leading Electronic Trading franchise, with a high caliber team of Quants and Quant Developers supporting the business. This programme provides an opportunity to gain practical experience within the area, undertaking tasks of real-world value to the business and its clients. You'll take your first steps in the challenging and fascinating world of algorithmic trading & data science.

• Learning to use statistical models and algorithmic coding in practice.
• Testing practical machine learning techniques.
• Researching and implementing new models.
• Expanding our computational platform by helping solve complex software development problems.

Markets at Barclays

Markets is the financial barometer of world events at Barclays, offering a diverse and challenging place to build a career. We help institutional investors identify market opportunities, manage risk, and generate returns for their portfolios. Our teams provide market insights, execution services, and tailored risk management and financing solutions to our clients. We help them protect their capital and make the most of their assets.

Who We're Looking For

To be considered for this programme, you must have completed (or be in the final year of) a postgraduate qualification, Masters or higher, in a technical discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Economics, Statistics, Calculus, Computer Science, or other STEM subjects.

Ideally, you would also have:

• Mathematical and programming skills (ideally in C++, or Python).
• Logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Passion to learn about the banking sector, financial services industry, and capital markets.

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 if they meet the Home Office’s eligibility criteria for a skilled worker visa. Successful applicants who are not eligible to receive a skilled worker visa, and who we are therefore unable to secure a skilled worker visa for, will be required to have their own legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis.

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’ll be perfectly placed to explore the nation’s capital and be where you can explore all the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant. And if you’re technically minded, you’ll get more from your tech career by collaborating with other brilliant minds on game-changing innovations that are redefining the future of finance.