Market Platform Solutions AVP

4952 Barclays Bank PLC; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Barclays Bank PLC in London is seeking an AVP for the Market Platform Solutions team to support the Equity Derivatives business. You will work at the intersection of business, quantitative research and technology to turn needs into scalable, well-engineered solutions.

Based in the London office, you will collaborate with QIS Trading, Structuring, Quants, QA and Technology, delivering end-to-end technology-enabled business outcomes while maintaining robust risk controls.

Qualifications

• QIS experience in systematic strategies or index products.
• Problem solving with practical coding ability (Python, SQL).
• Quantitative background with relevant qualification.
• Delivery of technology-enabled business solutions end to end.
• Strong communication across business, quant and tech teams.

Responsabilités

• Develop innovative structured products and solutions for clients, including derivatives and structured notes.
• Assess pricing and valuation; liaise with trading for competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with traders, risk managers and tech teams to implement solutions and mitigate risk.

Connaissances

QIS ability

Pro-active problem solving

Quantitative background

Delivery

Communication

Formation

Quantitative degree (Math/Stats/Physics/Engineering/CS/Economics/Finance)

Postgraduate qualification / CFA or CQF desirable

Outils

Python

SQL

Description du poste

Purpose of the role

To develop and implement structured financial products and solutions to meet the needs of clients and optimize the bank's market exposure and profitability.

Accountabilities

Development of innovative structured financial products and solutions to address the specific needs of clients, including derivatives, structured notes, and other structured investment products. Risk analysis and management associated with structured products, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and bank policies. Assessment of pricing and valuation of structured products, including the use of mathematical models and financial instruments, and liaising with trading to ensure competitive pricing. Collaboration with traders, risk managers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective product implementation and risk mitigation.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

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. 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. 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.

Join us at Barclays as an AVP in our Market Platform Solutions (MPS) team supporting the Equity Derivatives business

Barclays is investing in the next generation of its Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) platform, with a focus on digital client engagement, strategic client reporting and a scalable index infrastructure. We are looking for a hands-on AVP to help deliver these priorities. Sitting within the MPS team and reporting to the QIS lead, you will work at the intersection of business, quantitative research and technology, partnering with QIS Trading, Structuring, Quants, QA and Technology to turn business needs into scalable, well-engineered solutions.

To be successful as an AVP, you must have the following essential skills

• QIS ability: Validated experience within the QIS domain (systematic strategies, index products or index platforms).
• Pro-active problem solving: A considerable passion for solving problems programmatically, with practical coding ability (e.g. Python, SQL).
• Quantitative background: Good numeracy, supported by a relevant quantitative qualification.
• Delivery: Experience delivering technology-enabled business solutions end to end.
• Communication: Ability to work across business, quantitative and technology teams and present to senior stakeholders.

Some other highly valued skills may include

• Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics or Finance.
• A postgraduate qualification (e.g. Master's) or professional certification such as CFA or CQF is desirable.
• Experience with data platforms, APIs, reporting frameworks or client-facing digital platforms.
• Familiarity with index lifecycle management, portfolio analytics or managed index solutions.
• Experience working in an Agile or product-delivery environment.

Assessment

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Location

You will be based in our London Office.

Certification

This role is deemed as a Certified role under the PRA & UK Financial Conduct Authority - Individual Accountabilities Regulations and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Our Work Experience

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our Employees

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.