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Join us as key member of the Barclays QA Prime team within the QA Desk Strategy group to support the rapidly growing Prime Services business. QA Prime works closely with the business in developing analytics tools and models to help managing market and counterparty risk as well as inventory and financial resources. You will partner with the business to smooth the trading workflow, explore and quantify revenue generation opportunities. As a front office quant, you will focus on supporting the Prime Services desks and be involved with model development, modelling support, market data calibration and desk support. Additionally, you will work closely with traders and help them with their trading decisions and provide them with any tools they may need to run their business and manage their exposures.
Job Responsibility:
Development and implementation of quantitative models and strategies to derive insight into market trends and optimize trading decisions, pricing, and risk management across various financial products and markets.
Working closely with sales teams to identify clients' needs and develop customised solutions.
In-depth research, data analysis, and statistical modelling to derive insights into market trends, pricing, and risk dynamics.
Provide front office infrastructure support though ownership and maintenance of analytical libraries.
Provision of expertise on quantitative methodologies, technological advancements, and industry best practices to drive innovation within the trading environment.
Requirements:
Masters in financial mathematics, PhD in a quantitative field (Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science/Engineering) or equivalent skillset
Working knowledge of linear equity derivatives (index futures, total return swaps on indices/custom baskets/single stocks), equity ETFs, as well as FX and IR hedges
Extensive working knowledge of Python and familiarity with C++ or other object-oriented programming languages
Critical thinking, strong attention to detail and independent problem-solving skills combined with excellent communications skills
Strong analytical and numerical skills (probabilities, stochastics, integration theory etc.). Familiarity and practical experience with statistics and data analysis
Nice to have:
Delta 1 pricing/hedging/market making/optimization experience is a strong differentiator
Strong analytical and numerical skills with familiarity and practical experience with statistics and data analysis
Experience with cross-platform / cross-technology development (Windows/Linux) and workflow automation
Experience with data visualization tools and libraries (e.g. Jupyter, Dash)