VP – Macro FX Markets Strategy

2764 Barclays Capital Inc.; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a VP – Macro FX Markets Strategy in New York to drive key views in the region’s rates and FX markets and to help develop Emerging Market top-down strategies. You will present insights to clients and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders.

The role emphasizes advanced quantitative analysis, programming and econometrics, plus proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese and a strong drive to learn about global macro markets. It is based in New York, NY.

Qualifications

• Clear and effective written and spoken communication skills.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills with a methodical approach to problems.
• Experience with large data sets, dashboards, and data scraping.
• Advanced programming and econometric skills (Python, R), plus Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Drive key views for the region's rates and FX markets.
• Develop Emerging Market top-down strategy views with the team.
• Present research to Barclays clients and internal stakeholders; engage with controls and compliance.

Skills

Clear communication

Quantitative analysis

Large data sets

Programming econometrics

Excel / PowerPoint

Fixed income markets

Spanish or Portuguese

Learning mindset

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Job Description

Purpose of the role To produce and deliver Research with differentiated market insights and actionable ideas to Barclays Clients. Accountabilities Analysis of market, sector, corporate and/or economic data to help develop investment theses for your coverage universe to produce best in class Research. Research may range from individual company or sector notes, through to long dated thematic reports. Presentation of Research views to Barclays Clients; this can be through direct, face to face and virtual interactions, Research hosted events and written communications. Engagement with Markets, Client Strategy and other stakeholders, to raise awareness of your Research both to Clients and internally. Prioritise interaction with the most relevant and valuable Clients for your Research. Provision of insights and Research views to internal Clients to help them navigate financial markets and risks. Collaboration with the Supervisory Analyst, Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure Research is produced and delivered to Clients and internal stakeholders in a compliant manner.

Vice President Expectations

To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and elevate breaches of policies/procedures.. If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.. OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Role Overview

Join Barclays as a VP – Macro FX Markets Strategy, where you will be responsible for driving key view's in the region's rates and FX markets. You will also work with the team to develop Emerging Market top-down strategy views.

Requirements & Skills

To be successful as a VP - Macro FX Markets Strategy, you should have: Clear and effective communication skills, both written and spoken Advanced quantitative and analytical skills, with a methodical and analytical approach to solving problems Experience working with large data sets, dashboards, and scraping data Advanced programming and econometric skills (Python, R), as well as Excel and PowerPoint skills Experience working with Global or Latin American fixed income markets Some other highly valued skills may include: Proficient in Spanish or Portuguese Motivation and eagerness to learn more about Global macro markets You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is regulated by FINRA.

• Proficient in Spanish or Portuguese
• Motivation and eagerness to learn more about Global macro markets

This role is located in New York, NY.

Minimum Salary: $155,000 Maximum Salary: $225,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available..

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