Emerging Market Structured Trader

Barclays; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Emerging Market Structured Trader to manage Latin America Emerging Markets Macro Structured Trading. This pivotal role involves daily pricing and risk management for the Latam structured desk, requiring strong analytical skills and programming experience. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in STEM and knowledge of fixed-income markets. You will develop innovative structured financial products, analyze risks, and collaborate with trading teams to optimize market exposure and profitability. Join a dynamic environment that values integrity and excellence, and make a significant impact in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and extensive programming experience are essential.
• Knowledge or experience in fixed-income markets is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement structured financial products tailored to client needs.
• Analyze and manage risks associated with structured products.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Programming Experience

Knowledge of Fixed-Income Markets

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Job description

Join Barclays as an Emerging Market Structured Trader, responsible for Latin America Emerging Markets Macro Structured Trading within the Markets division based in New York. The role involves managing daily pricing and risk for the Latam structured desk, reporting directly to the global head of EM macro structured trading. The desk's trading capabilities encompass a broad range of fixed-income structured products across FX, rates, and credit.

To succeed as an Emerging Market Structured Trader, candidates should have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in STEM fields
• Strong analytical skills with extensive programming experience
• Knowledge or experience in fixed-income markets

Additional valued skills include:

• Prior experience in Latam markets
• Experience in a financial institution
• Stakeholder management with internal and external clients

The role may involve assessments on key skills such as risk management, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technological skills, alongside technical job-specific skills.

This position is located in New York and is FINRA regulated.

Salary range: Minimum $155,000 to Maximum $250,000. This range reflects base salary only and excludes other compensation or benefits.

Purpose of the role

Develop and implement structured financial products and solutions to meet client needs and optimize the bank's market exposure and profitability.

Accountabilities

• Develop innovative structured financial products, including derivatives, structured notes, and other investment products tailored to client needs.
• Analyze and manage risks associated with structured products, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
• Assess pricing and valuation of structured products using mathematical models, and collaborate with trading teams for competitive pricing.
• Work with traders, risk managers, and stakeholders to implement products effectively and mitigate risks.

Vice President Expectations

• Set strategies, drive requirements, recommend changes, and manage resources, budgets, and policies, ensuring continuous improvement.
• If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, coach employees, and influence operational strategies.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors such as listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others, fostering an environment of excellence.
• For individual contributors, serve as subject matter experts, guide technical directions, lead projects, and mentor less experienced staff.
• Advise stakeholders and senior management on functional impacts and strategic alignment.
• Manage risks, demonstrate leadership in controls, and contribute to organizational goals.
• Collaborate across departments, develop innovative solutions through analytical thinking, and build trusting relationships with stakeholders.

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays' values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, along with the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.