EQUITY DERIVATIVES STRATEGIST

This role is regulated by FINRA.

As a Barclays Equity Derivatives Strategist, you will be a part of the Equity Linked Strategies group. You will develop and conduct the marketing of thematic/tactical trade ideas involving derivatives on Indices/ETFs/single stocks/VIX, both directionally and from a purely relative volatility relative value. Global Research digs deep into the underlying factors that affect the world’s financial markets and provide insights that empower our clients to take key strategic and investment decisions. 

Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, with 329 years of success, quality and innovation behind us. We've helped millions of individuals and businesses thrive, creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted. An important and growing presence in the USA, we offer careers providing endless opportunity.

Salary / Rate Minimum: $125,000

Salary / Rate Maximum: $160,000

THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM SALARY/RATE INFORMATION ABOVE INCLUDE ONLY BASE SALARY OR BASE HOURLY RATE. IT DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY ANOTHER TYPE OF COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE.

WORKING FLEXIBLY

We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognizes and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers’ and clients’ needs. Whether you have family commitments or you’re a career, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life. If you would like some flexibility, then please discuss this with the hiring manager, and your request will be reviewed subject to business needs.

We are currently in the early stages of implementing a hybrid working environment, which means that many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role they are in. Please discuss the detail of the working pattern options for the role with the hiring manager.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

•     Researching and publishing on systematic alpha and hedging strategies, as well as on a wide range of topics which would be of interest to equity derivative investors

•     Collaborating with the Equity Structuring team to create innovative algorithmic Quantitative Investment Strategies 

•     Marketing Quantitative Investment strategies to Institutional clients (Equity mutual funds, hedge funds, pension funds/endowments/sovereign wealth funds)

•     Executing bespoke projects and provides risk management solutions for Institutional clients

•     Communicating recommendations and views to sales, trading, institutional investor clients and other important stakeholders

•     Collaborating with the equity sector fundamental analysts, economists, data science and strategy teams in other asset classes

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

•     Masters/PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Finance, Economics, Statistics, Physics, Mathematics or Engineering) is required 

•     Relevant experience in Equity Strategy, Cross-asset Strategy or Quantitative Research

•     Broad understanding of macro and cross-asset markets and ability to generate tactical trading ideas

•     Demonstrated accountability in implementing quantitative research projects from start to finish

SKILLS THAT WILL HELP YOU IN THE ROLE:

•     This role requires FINRA licensing:  SIE, S63, S86, S87, however, if you are not registered, we will offer sponsorship that will allow you to achieve this 

•     Hands-on programming experience and knowledge of statistical programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SAS or MatLab)

•     Your analytical and problem-solving skills and a resourceful, entrepreneurial spirit will help you work effectively in our team environment 

•     You will have demonstrated ability to multi-task in a time sensitive environment whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail

WHERE WILL YOU BE WORKING?

You will be working at our Americas Headquarters at 745 Seventh Avenue. This 32-story office tower is located in Times Square in the heart of Manhattan and features a cafeteria, fitness center and state-of-the-art LED signage on the facade of the building.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 50 countries and employing around 83,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.