Equities Risk - Business Analyst

Barclays; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial institution as an Equities Risk Business Analyst in New York. This role involves enhancing an innovative equity derivatives risk platform while collaborating with traders, quants, and developers. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in capital markets, focusing on risk management and P&L metrics.

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Business Analyst or similar role in equity derivatives.
• Good understanding of risk management concepts and P&L metrics.

Responsibilities

• Support a revenue-generating trading desk with real-time risk analytics.
• Act as a liaison between traders, quants, and developers.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join us as an Equities Risk Business Analyst at Barclays and contribute to the development of our innovative equity derivatives risk platform. This role offers an opportunity to support a revenue-generating trading desk by delivering solutions for real-time risk analytics, P&L management, and regulatory reporting. You will act as a key liaison between traders, quants, and developers, enhancing a critical platform and supporting Barclays’ leadership in equity derivatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy tackling challenges at the intersection of technology and finance, this role is for you.

To be successful, you should:

1. Have solid experience as a Business Analyst or similar role within equity derivatives or capital markets.
2. Possess a good understanding of risk management concepts, P&L metrics, and basic equity derivatives products (e.g., options, futures).
3. Have excellent communication skills, capable of creating clear PowerPoint presentations and Excel reports.
4. Demonstrate analytical skills to support resolution of business and functionality issues.
5. Be able to assist in managing project timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.

Additional valued skills include:

1. Familiarity with equity derivatives trading workflows, including pre- and post-trade processes.
2. Experience supporting cross-functional stakeholder engagement with traders, quants, and technology teams.
3. Awareness of regulatory and compliance requirements in capital markets.
4. Understanding of business process modeling and workflow documentation.
5. A driven, results-oriented mindset with a track record of supporting projects from concept to delivery in complex environments.

This role is based in our New York, NY office.

Salary Range:

Minimum: $125,000

Maximum: $175,000

Note: Salaries include only base salary or hourly rate, excluding other compensation or benefits.