2027 Quantitative Analytics Associate Graduate Programme London
London, England
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
Barclays is a global financial services company offering a graduate programme with training and professional development. The Quantitative Analytics Associate will develop quantitative models, conduct research and data analysis, and build risk management and trading technology in collaboration with teams across the bank.
Develop and implement quantitative models and strategies to enhance decision-making, pricing, and risk management
Design and maintain high-performance trading platforms and risk systems, integrating new features to improve reliability and user experience
Conduct research and data analysis to uncover market trends and drive innovation through advanced methodologies and technologies
Collaborate with traders, sales teams, and stakeholders in Risk and Finance to deliver customised solutions and translate business needs into scalable tech tools
Work cross-functionally with compliance, IT, and strategy teams to resolve system issues and continuously improve trading infrastructure
To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions
Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
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 lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes
Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues
Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done
Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy
Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively
Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes
Qualification
Required
To be considered for this opportunity, you'll be motivated with a strong degree or expected degree achieved before June 2027
You'll have strong mathematical and programming skills, ideally in C/C++ or Python, along with logical thinking, creative problem solving and strong communication skills
Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and will provide a skilled worker visa for successful applicants if they meet the Home Office's eligibility criteria for a skilled worker visa
Successful applicants who are not eligible to receive a skilled worker visa, and who we are therefore unable to secure a skilled worker visa for, will be required to have their own legal right to work in the UK on a full-time basis from August 2027 to August 2028
Preferred
Benefits
Job-based bespoke training from the start
Training and support to make your mark
Mentorship and networking with colleagues and senior leaders
Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and will provide a skilled worker visa for successful applicants if they meet the Home Office’s eligibility criteria for a skilled worker visa.
Barclays is a transatlantic consumer and wholesale bank with global reach, offering products, and services.
