Markets Strats AVP - Quant/Data Platform Lead

Barclays; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in New York, NY, seeks a Markets Strats - AVP to build back-testing infrastructure and scale a research platform. You will work with trading desks to integrate data services and support portfolio optimization.

The role requires strong Python and Java development, experience with equity derivatives, and hands-on quantitative modeling. You will contribute to high-impact projects within a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with quantitative development for research and trading platforms.
• Back-testing frameworks and portfolio optimization techniques.
• Large-scale data analysis using vendor and internal datasets (KDB).

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of quantitative models to optimize trading decisions and risk.
• Collaborate with sales to identify client needs and develop customised solutions.
• In-depth research, data analysis, and statistical modelling to derive insights.
• Provide front office infrastructure support through ownership of analytical libraries.
• Share expertise on quantitative methodologies and technology best practices.

Skills

Advanced Python

Java

Equity derivatives

Portfolio optimization

Quantitative development

Front-office communication

Analytical thinking

Multi-project management

Detail-oriented

Collaborative with quants/traders/eng

Tools

KDB

Back-testing frameworks

Data integration tools

Job description

Barclays in New York, NY, seeks a Markets Strats - AVP to build back-testing infrastructure and scale a research platform. You will work with trading desks to integrate data services and support portfolio optimization.

The role requires strong Python and Java development, experience with equity derivatives, and hands-on quantitative modeling. You will contribute to high-impact projects within a fast-paced trading environment.