Do you have a quantitative inclination?

Barclays makes markets in nearly all major asset classes, providing sophisticated, timely solutions to our clients. Quantitative positions in our Sales and Trading teams are filled with candidates who like to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and exciting environment, quickly processing information and anticipating market trends to help clients make their next move. Sound like the place for you? Find out when you join us as a summer associate.

The chance to make an impact

As a summer associate, you’ll spend the summer learning about the market as well as Barclays’ global businesses, products and services. You will complete three rotations on different Sales and Trading desks across the following areas:

• credit
• equities
• equity financing
• foreign exchange
• municipals
• rates
• structuring

The right candidate will have a background in one or a group of the following:

• physics, mathematics, finance or engineering, with relevant coursework in statistics, linear algebra, and stochastic calculus
• machine learning
• optimization
• strength in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, C++, JAVA, etc.)
• experience with statistical software (e.g. R, Matlab, etc.).

Through your desk assignments, you’ll develop a solid understanding of the global markets, building your communication, quantitative and analytical skills. You may:

• build and back test mathematical models
• monitor markets and help formulate trade ideas
• perform various analyses on market data, fundamental data and technical data
• attend client meetings or calls with traders, salespeople and research colleagues.

A place where you can thrive

At Barclays, you’ll be surrounded by people who will help you achieve your ambitions. Our collaborative, supportive environment gives you the chance to build solid relationships with senior leaders and peers alike. During the program, you will:

• participate in formal and informal training
• connect with junior and senior mentors
• attend dedicated networking sessions and other program events
• receive detailed performance feedback
• give back to the community through volunteer events.

And if you really impress us, this could be the beginning of an incredible career. We invite top-performing, eligible summer associates to join us as full-time Sales and Trading associates after graduation.

To be considered for this program, you must:

• be a master’s student with an anticipated graduation date between December 2024 - June 2025.

Ideally, you would also have:

• a GPA of 3.2 or above.

Salary / Rate Minimum: $140,000

Salary / Rate Maximum: $140,000

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.

For further information about Barclays, please visit our website home.barclays

To learn more about careers at Barclays, visit search.jobs.barclays

It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

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.