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Barclays Investment Bank · 1 day ago

Electronic Trading – Equities Quant Research AVP

745 7th Avenue, New York

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $175K/yr

Barclays Investment Bank is seeking an Electronic Trading – Equities Quant Research AVP to provide quantitative and analytical expertise for trading strategies and risk management. The role involves developing and implementing quantitative models, collaborating with sales teams, and conducting in-depth research to optimize trading decisions and improve execution quality.

BankingFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of quantitative models and strategies to derive insight into market trends and optimize trading decisions, pricing, and risk management across various financial products and markets

Working closely with sales teams to identify clients' needs and develop customised solutions

In-depth research, data analysis, and statistical modelling to derive insights into market trends, pricing, and risk dynamics

Provide front office infrastructure support though ownership and maintenance of analytical libraries

Provision of expertise on quantitative methodologies, technological advancements, and industry best practices to drive innovation within the trading environment

To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions

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, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes

If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others

OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes

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

Qualification

Statistical learning techniquesPythonEquity trading algorithmsUS market microstructureTick-level data analysisData visualizationEngineering backgroundKDP/Q languageCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Practical knowledge of modern statistical learning techniques

Knowledge of Python and the related data science ecosystem

Ability to effectively communicate research ideas and results through well-written reports and clear data visualizations

Working knowledge of KDP/ language Q

Preferred

Strong engineering/development background is a plus

High attention to detail in creating high-quality scientific research on algorithmic execution

Prior experience with equity trading algorithms

Knowledge of US market microstructure

Experience handling and analyzing large volumes of tick-level data

Company

Barclays Investment Bank

Barclays Investment Bank offers large corporate clients with strategic advisory, financing, and risk management solutions. It is a sub-organization of Barclays Corporate Banking.

Founded in 1997

London, England, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.investmentbank.barclays.com

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