Graduate Quantitative Analytics – Risk & Markets

Barclays; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays invites graduates to join the Risk Quantitative Analytics (Risk QA) track as part of our Expert Programme in London. You will work from day one on quantitative modelling, data analysis, and risk tools, collaborating with risk, finance, and technology teams to solve real market challenges.

The one-year, targeted, fast-track programme builds depth and breadth across valuation, risk management, and regulatory requirements, with mentoring and exposure to senior leaders in Canary Wharf.

Qualifications

• Strong degree or expected degree achieved before June 2027.
• Strong mathematical and programming skills, ideally in C/C++ or Python.
• Good logical thinking, creative problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mathematics

Programming

Logical thinking

Creative problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

C/C++

Job description

Barclays invites graduates to join the Risk Quantitative Analytics (Risk QA) track as part of our Expert Programme in London. You will work from day one on quantitative modelling, data analysis, and risk tools, collaborating with risk, finance, and technology teams to solve real market challenges.

The one-year, targeted, fast-track programme builds depth and breadth across valuation, risk management, and regulatory requirements, with mentoring and exposure to senior leaders in Canary Wharf.