Barclays Services Corp. seeks Python Desk Developer in New York, NY (multiple positions available):

Consolidate, upgrade, and maintain Front Office pricing spreadsheets and other Front Office tools using Python.Use Python and Excel to ensure feasibility and performance.Apply knowledge of linear algebra and optimization to solving and optimizing fixed income pricing and risk problems.Confer with Front Office stakeholders directly to understand users’ requirements, conduct system feasibility determination, identity issues, and iterate on solutions.Build new platform and features in Python to replace and improve current spreadsheet application functionality.Conduct ad-hoc application development and analysis as delegated by the team lead.Use analytic skills and knowledge of financial instruments to build best-in-class solutions.Ensure that the critical application tools used by Front Office continue to provide leading-edge solutions and the flexibility that users require, while remaining stable and efficient to manage.Responsible for ensuring that all Barclays Standards are met across the SDLC.. May Telecommute.

Salary / Rate Minimum/yr: $174,350 per year

Salary / Rate Maximum/yr: $192,000 per year

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

This position is eligible for incentives pursuant to Barclays Employee Referral Program.

Purpose of the role

To provide quantitative and analytical expertise to support trading strategies, risk management, and decision-making within the investment banking domain, applying quantitative analysis, mathematical modelling, and technology to optimise trading and investment opportunities. 

Accountabilities

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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

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 outcomesIf 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.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.