Barclays Hiring Analyst Rates Compression (Strats) | Mumbai

Job Description

This role provides quantitative and analytical support for trading strategies, risk management, and decision making within the investment banking environment. The position applies mathematical modelling, data analysis, and technology to enhance trading and investment opportunities.

Purpose of the Role

Deliver quantitative expertise that assists trading desks with strategy development, pricing, and risk management. The role focuses on analysing market behaviour and improving decision making through advanced analytics and modelling techniques.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement quantitative models and strategies that generate insights into market behaviour and support trading decisions, pricing, and risk management across financial products.
• Collaborate with sales teams to understand client requirements and design tailored solutions.
• Perform detailed research, statistical analysis, and data modelling to identify trends in pricing and market risk.
• Maintain and support front office analytical infrastructure, including ownership of analytical libraries.
• Provide expertise on quantitative methods, emerging technologies, and industry practices that enhance innovation in the trading environment.

Analyst Expectations

• Complete assigned activities accurately and on schedule while maintaining high quality standards.
• Develop strong technical knowledge within the designated area of expertise.
• Build a clear understanding of the concepts and principles relevant to the function.
• Support and guide team members where required, coordinating work and assisting professional development.
• Develop technical expertise and act as an advisor in the respective area when required.
• Collaborate with other teams and business functions to deliver operational outcomes.
• Take responsibility for operational results and the processing activities handled by the team.
• Escalate policy or procedure breaches appropriately and support the adoption of updated risk mitigation processes.
• Influence decision making by providing analysis and expertise.
• Take ownership of risk management and ensure work aligns with relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Maintain awareness of how the role integrates with broader organisational processes, products, and services.
• Apply analytical judgement to evaluate factual information and resolve problems using prior experience and available precedents.
• Communicate complex information clearly and collaborate with stakeholders both inside and outside the immediate function.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. The Barclays mindset emphasises Empower, Challenge and Drive as the guiding principles for behaviour and collaboration.