Business Analyst reference: 0000081777

Barclays: Business Analyst, Equities Electronic Trading - London

Barclays is seeking a driven and analytical Business Analyst to join their dynamic Equities Electronic Trading team in London. This role presents a significant opportunity for professionals looking to make a tangible impact on cutting-edge trading technologies within a leading global financial institution.

The Opportunity: Drive Innovation in Electronic Trading

This position offers a unique chance to contribute to both the enhancement of existing systems and the development of a new strategic electronic trading platform. You will be at the forefront of advancements in algorithmic execution, smart order routing, and internalisation within the cash equities space. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve close collaboration with a diverse group of stakeholders, including business leads, quantitative analysts, developers, and senior management. This collaborative environment will empower you to translate complex business needs into actionable requirements, conduct thorough analysis, and guide projects from inception through to successful delivery.

Key Advantages for Your Career Path:

• Strategic Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electronic trading at Barclays, working on initiatives that directly influence trading performance and efficiency.
• Broad Exposure: Gain deep insights into the intricate workings of cash equities flows, from front to back, and contribute to the development of sophisticated trading solutions.
• Technology Focus: Immerse yourself in the fast-paced world of algorithmic trading and electronic markets, working with advanced technologies and methodologies.
• Skill Development: Enhance your analytical capabilities with hands-on experience in tools like SQL and KDB, and hone your project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Career Growth: This role provides a strong foundation for career progression within Barclays, offering exposure to various aspects of financial markets and technology.

Key Considerations for Prospective Candidates:

To excel in this role and maximize your career trajectory, consider the following:

• Core Competencies: A strong understanding of front-to-back cash equities flows is essential. You should also have proven experience in developing detailed functional requirements and integration specifications for development teams. Excellent hands-on analysis skills, including proficiency in SQL and ideally KDB, are a must. A solid track record in project scoping, estimation, and delivery is also critical.
• Valued Expertise: While not strictly mandatory, candidates with knowledge of execution algorithms, smart order routing, market structure, and client/exchange connectivity will find themselves well-positioned. Familiarity with other asset classes (FX, rates, derivatives) can also be advantageous. The ability to proactively identify and remediate system risks related to change initiatives is highly desirable.
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking: The role demands sophisticated analytical thought, the ability to compare and select complex alternatives, and interpretative thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions. You should be comfortable adopting outcomes from extensive research in problem-solving.
• Stakeholder Management: Success hinges on your ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, leveraging influencing and negotiating skills to achieve business objectives.
• Barclays Values and Mindset: Candidates are expected to embody Barclays' core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. Furthermore, demonstrating the Barclays Mindset – Empower, Challenge, and Drive – is crucial for thriving within the organisation.
• Leadership Potential: Whether you are an individual contributor or a future leader, this role offers opportunities to guide technical direction, lead collaborative assignments, and contribute to strategic decision-making. If leadership responsibilities arise, expect to demonstrate the ‘LEAD’ behaviours: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, and Develop others.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Business Analyst to contribute to a leading financial services firm and advance their career in the specialized field of electronic trading. If you possess the required skills and a passion for financial technology, we encourage you to explore this role further.