Markets Strats AVP — Quantitative Trading & Analytics

2764 Barclays Capital Inc.; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays Capital Inc. in New York, NY, seeks an AVP-level quantitative developer to expand and scale our research and portfolio analysis platform. You will build back-testing infrastructure, integrate vendor data, and support portfolio optimization for trading desks.

The role requires strong Python development, Java experience, and expertise in equity derivatives, risk analytics, and large-scale data processing. Collaboration with quants, traders, and engineers is essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced Python development with Java experience.
• Experience with equity derivatives and related contracts.
• Knowledge of back-testing frameworks and portfolio optimization.
• Large-scale data analysis using vendor and internal datasets (KDB).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quantitative models to derive insights on market trends, pricing, and risk.
• Work with sales teams to identify client needs and develop customised solutions.
• Perform data analysis and statistical modelling to support trading decisions.
• Maintain analytical libraries and front-office infrastructure.

Skills

Python

Java

Equity derivatives

Back-testing

Portfolio optimization

Quantitative development

Data analysis

Tools

KDB

Job description

Barclays Capital Inc. in New York, NY, seeks an AVP-level quantitative developer to expand and scale our research and portfolio analysis platform. You will build back-testing infrastructure, integrate vendor data, and support portfolio optimization for trading desks.

The role requires strong Python development, Java experience, and expertise in equity derivatives, risk analytics, and large-scale data processing. Collaboration with quants, traders, and engineers is essential.