Analyst -Structured Credit

1203 Barclays Global Serv. Cent; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

1203 Barclays Global Serv. Cent is seeking a Desk Analyst based in Mumbai, responsible for financial modeling, monitoring market data, and providing critical support to traders.

The successful candidate will have a quantitative background, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. You will collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality work while adhering to organizational standards. Join us in a dynamic environment focusing on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Quantitative background from a top-tier school with basic knowledge of credit instruments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter, proactive, and able to multi-task.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial models and client databases accurately.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to support sales and trading activities.
• Monitor market data and industry news for trading decisions.
• Perform fundamental credit analysis and develop actionable investment ideas.
• Assist traders with repo/TRS trades, including collateral funding and managing trigger events.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Quantitative background from a top-tier school

Job description

Purpose of the Role

Desk Analysts cover relevant sectors and credit products, monitor news events, and collaborate with Traders and Salespeople to convey company and market updates internally and externally to clients.

Desk Analysts build financial models for forecasting financial performance and evaluating capital structure opportunities, and conduct research on companies and industries to identify emerging trends that may impact performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial models and client databases accurately.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to support sales and trading activities.
• Monitor market data, industry news, and company news to assist in the analysis of financial information for trading decisions.
• Perform fundamental credit analysis on specific credits and develop actionable investment ideas for the trading desk.
• Participate in earnings and company calls, build financial models, and maintain trading blotters.
• Assist the onshore traders on all aspects of repo/TRS trades, including collateral funding, financing, managing trigger events, and fixings.
• Monitor the credit performance of obligors in existing trades and summarize information using proprietary data sources and AI tools.
• Escalate policy or procedure breaches appropriately and embed new policies and procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to.
• Lead, supervise, and support professional development if the position includes leadership responsibilities, following the Barclays LEAD behaviours: Listen, Energise, Align, Develop.

Analyst Expectations

• Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard, consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate in‑depth technical knowledge and experience in the assigned area of expertise.
• Guide and support team members, allocate work, and coordinate resources.
• Use technical expertise as an adviser where appropriate and collaborate with other functions and business areas.
• Deliver work in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
• Build an understanding of how the sub‑function integrates with the broader function and the organisation’s products, services, and processes.
• Resolve problems by applying technical experience and precedents, and communicate complex or sensitive information effectively.
• Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside the immediate function, building a network of contacts within and outside the organisation.
• Demonstrate Barclays values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and the Barclays mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

Required Qualifications

• Quantitative background from a top‑tier school with basic knowledge of credit instruments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑starter, proactive, and able to multi‑task.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of financial products and markets; experience with credit instruments, risk factors, and pricing.
• Experience in a structured credit business and exposure to the role of the Structured Credit team in Mumbai.
• Aptitude for self‑learning and a collaborative mindset.
• Certifications such as CFA are an added advantage.

Location

This role is based in Mumbai, NKP, India.