Job Description

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.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• 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 develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure 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 for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements 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 contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

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.

Join us as an “Analyst - Macro Sales Strats (Japanese speaking)” in Macro team within Global Markets. You’ll be supporting critical trading desk initiatives across trading activity, Sales, Strats and risk analytics. This role combines quantitative analysis, technology and operational execution to deliver solutions for the global Macro business.

To be a successful “Analyst Hire - Macro Sales Strats (Japanese speaking)” where candidate facilitate trade booking, amendment, and cancellation across products, including bonds, IRS, cross-currency swaps, and swaptions in accordance with desk conventions and controls. Design, build, and maintain analytics and dashboards using Python and related tools to support the Sales team, including hit–miss analysis, client RFQ/trade behaviour tracking and activity insights, enabling data‑driven client targeting and desk strategy. Assist in trade idea generation, offering market, structural, and workflow support to Sales and Trading teams. Ensure timely and accurate trade recap communication. Support trade unwind activities, coordinating with relevant internal teams as required. Perform credit line and risk checks both pre- and post-trade, ensuring compliance with counterparty and internal risk limits. Coordinate Independent Amount (IA) requests, handling client communication, documentation, and necessary follow-ups. Support PV validation and pricing checks, collaborating closely with Sales, Trading, Structuring/Strats, and Valuation teams to resolve any discrepancies.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, will be assessed on skills critical for success in the role, including analytical problem-solving, stakeholder management, communication, and the ability to deliver high-quality outputs under time pressure.

Basic/ Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Finance, or related quantitative field.
• Fluency in Japanese (Progress towards JLPT N5-N1)
• Strong academic record demonstrating analytical and problem-solving capabilities .
• Experience in investment banking, financial technology or quantitative roles. Experience in Risk, Trade support/Execution, Analytics and related functions preferred.  
• Basic understanding of Derivative products including interest rate products (Swaps, Futures) or willingness to learn quickly.
• Excellent communication skills (oral/written)  
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Global Revenue Reporting: end to end management with finance of mapping issues, dataset prep; fix root cause of issues with relevant partners, including tactical solutions.

Desirable skillsets/ good to have:

• Strong understanding of rates and macro products (IRS, bonds, Xccy swaps, swaptions), with exposure to execution, risk and control processes.
• Proficiency in Python (data analysis libraries)
• Experience supporting Sales/Trading desks across the trade lifecycle.
• CFA, FRM or, working towards professional certification.

This role will be based out of NKP Mumbai.