Quantitative Developer

Barclays; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Barclays as a Quantitative Developer in London, focusing on designing and developing frameworks for model execution and analytics. This role requires a strong mathematical background and proficiency in Python, as well as experience with DevOps tools. Collaborate closely with teams to solve complex business problems and implement machine learning models.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field from a top-tier university.
• Professional experience as a quant developer or machine learning engineer.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop reusable frameworks for model execution and analysis.
• Implement and deploy models through the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Collaborate with technology to specify dependencies for analytical solutions.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Knowledge of machine learning algorithms

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

CI/CD pipelines

Linux

AWS

Job description

Join us as an Quantitative Developer, where you will be directly involved in the design and development of reusable frameworks and libraries for model development, execution, and analysis. You will also Implement and deploy models through complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC ) utilizing Python and DevOps tools following best practices

Required:

• A Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field from a top-tier university.
• Professional experience as a quant developer or machine learning engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Python and commonly used libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Dask.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools such as Git, Bitbucket, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. TeamCity).
• Proven experience in software development within a production environment, with a solid understanding of the entire SDLC and software design patterns.
• In-depth knowledge of various machine learning algorithms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable:

• A PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field from a top-tier university.
• Experience in developing and deploying statistical and machine learning models, particularly within the finance industry.
• Familiarity with working in a Linux environment and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)

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.

The role location is London.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, implement, and support mathematical, statistical, and machine learning models and analytics used in business decision-making

Accountabilities

• Design analytics and modelling solutions to complex business problems using domain expertise.
• Collaboration with technology to specify any dependencies required for analytical solutions, such as data, development environments and tools.
• Development of high performing, comprehensively documented analytics and modelling solutions, demonstrating their efficacy to business users and independent validation teams.
• Implementation of analytics and models in accurate, stable, well-tested software and work with technology to operationalise them.
• Provision of ongoing support for the continued effectiveness of analytics and modelling solutions to users.
• Demonstrate conformance to all Barclays Enterprise Risk Management Policies, particularly Model Risk Policy.
• Ensure all development activities are undertaken within the defined control environment.

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. 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.

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.