Quant Prime Services (QPS) Client Service, Analyst

barclays; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking an Analyst for their Quant Prime Services team in Hong Kong. The role involves supporting low-latency equity execution clients and collaborating with various teams to resolve trading issues, ensure compliance, and enhance the client experience.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in low-latency trading technologies, experience in electronic trading environments, and familiarity with equity markets. Fluency in Korean is a distinct advantage.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of low-latency trading technologies.
• Experience in electronic trading environments and advanced analytical skills.
• Knowledge of equity markets, familiarity with Korean language is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for quantitative hedge funds.
• Collaborate with various teams to resolve trading issues.
• Monitor and analyze global financial markets for trading opportunities.
• Manage and monitor risks associated with the trading portfolio.

Skills

Low-latency trading technologies

FIX protocol

Electronic trading environments

Analytical skills

Knowledge of equity markets

Korean language

Job description

Embark on this exciting opportunity as an Analyst in our Quant Prime Services (QPS) Client Service team, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting low‑latency equity execution clients across Asia.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for leading quantitative hedge funds, overseeing start‑of‑day trading system readiness, monitoring intra‑day order flows, and managing trading exceptions and incident escalation to ensure a seamless client experience.
• Collaborate with Technology, Compliance, Trade Surveillance and Operations teams to resolve trading issues, support account and limit configuration, and coordinate responses to internal and external enquiries, including exchanges and regulators.
• Execute buy and sell orders or provide pricing of liquidity for various financial instruments while adhering to the bank's trading strategies and risk parameters.
• Monitor and analyse global financial markets, economic indicators, news, and geopolitical events to identify trading opportunities and assess market risks.
• Manage and monitor risks associated with the trading portfolio, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal risk‑management guidelines.
• Collaborate with research analysts and other teams to gather insights and information for trading decisions.
• Provide timely and high‑standard work, consistently driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of low‑latency trading technologies and practical experience with the FIX protocol.
• Experience in electronic trading environments and advanced analytical skills, including the ability to automate and analyse large datasets.
• Knowledge of equity markets and familiarity with Korean language is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to manage trade incident escalations and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Regulatory & Legal

This role is regulated by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) or Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).

This role is subject to the Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme (MRC Scheme). If you require more information about the MRC Scheme, please consult the Recruiter handling your application.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the legal right to work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role‑specific, and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or legal right to work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship, and the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive.