Emerging Market Structured Trader

Barclays UK; 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 enhance its trading capabilities in Latin America. This dynamic role involves managing daily pricing and risk for fixed-income structured products across FX, rates, and credit. You will be at the forefront of developing innovative financial solutions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with a diverse team of traders and stakeholders. If you possess strong analytical skills, programming expertise, and a passion for the financial markets, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in STEM fields.
• Strong analytical skills with extensive programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative structured financial products, including derivatives.
• Manage risks associated with structured products and ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Programming Experience

Knowledge of Fixed-Income Markets

Experience in Latam Markets

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Job description

Join Barclays as an Emerging Market Structured Trader, where you will be 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.

Qualifications and Skills

To succeed as an Emerging Market Structured Trader, you 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:

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

Assessment Focus

You may be evaluated on critical skills such as risk management, controls, change management, strategic thinking, digital and technological proficiency, alongside job-specific technical skills.

Role Details

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

Salary Range: $155,000 - $250,000 (base salary only, excluding other compensation or benefits).

Role Purpose

To develop and implement structured financial products and solutions that meet client needs and optimize the bank's market exposure and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop innovative structured financial products, including derivatives and structured notes.
2. Manage risks associated with these products, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
3. Assess pricing and valuation, liaising with trading teams for competitive pricing.
4. Collaborate with traders, risk managers, and stakeholders for effective product deployment and risk mitigation.

Vice President Expectations

1. Set strategy, drive requirements, and recommend changes; manage resources, budgets, and policies.
2. Lead or contribute to team management, including defining roles, planning, and performance management.
3. Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen, Inspire, Align, and Develop.
4. Guide technical direction as a subject matter expert; lead complex projects and mentor others.
5. Advise stakeholders, manage risks, and uphold strong controls.
6. Collaborate across functions, develop solutions through analytical thinking, and build stakeholder relationships.

Core Values and Behaviors

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