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Your role

As a Trading analyst, you may:

• Monitor markets and generate trade ideas
• Participate in pricing products
• Help out with daily tasks such as trade reporting or P&L analysis
• Assist with managing the risk of the team’s trading books
• Analyse and develop solutions to client's needs
• Monitor markets and formulate trade ideas
• Perform various analyses of fundamental and technical data
• Attend client meetings or calls with traders, salespeople, and research colleagues

Purpose of the role:

To participate in the day-to-day activities of the markets division providing insights and expertise that help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.

Accountabilities:

• Execution of small research projects, research to support strategic decision-making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings, and collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for the global markets division.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, and management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for the global markets division.
• Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support to clients and customers, under steadily decreasing supervision, responding to questions about products and services, and processing of transactions.
• Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support decision-making in the global markets division.
• Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.

Analyst Expectations:

• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for the results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies/procedures appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision-making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership of managing risk and strengthening controls of the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how to own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organization's products, services, and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organization sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgments based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex/sensitive information.
• Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside the team and external to the organization.

About you

Who Barclays is looking for:

• To be considered for this program, you must be motivated and curious with a degree or expected degree in any area.
• Ideally, you will have an interest in business and finance, a good work ethic, and be keen to learn and develop a technical skill set.
• This role is regulated by the FCA.
• Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

Benefits

Barclays believes all its employees should receive a competitive package of core benefits flexible to you and your family’s needs. At Barclays, you’ll support the customers and clients, and they will support you with rewards that will genuinely make a difference.

• Competitive salary
• Paid holiday and vacation
• Private medical care
• Disability assurance
• Flexible working
• Life assurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Retirement planning

Training & development

The 1-2 year targeted, fast-track program focused on developing specialist technical expertise and you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world.. Over your time as an analyst, you’ll develop a solid understanding of the global markets while building your communication, quantitative, and analytical skills. After intensive initial training, you will start your career as a salesperson or a trader on a specific desk in one of the business areas. From bespoke training to courses on the e-learning platform, you’ll become more capable and better equipped every day. 

Career progression

Graduate programs deliver immersive experiences, transformative development, and incredible support – giving each graduate the best possible start to their career. Barclays takes your development seriously, and that includes helping you to achieve serious professional qualifications and/or professional development, whichever program you join. These may include series / FCA-regulated training where appropriate, access to a bursary amount to select professional development to support your career and personal goals, and licenses to external online learning platforms to support advanced technical roles.

How to apply

While the application process depends on the role, there are some constant steps, which are;

• Step 1 - Your application
• Step 2 - Your assessment
• Step 3 - Your interview
• Step 4 - Next steps

Sources

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• search.jobs.barclays/graduates
• youtube.com/@LifeatBarclays