XVA Quant Modeller

Join us in the role of XVA Quant Modeller, where you will be responsible for presenting first line challenge to current models and assess impacts of models assumptions and limitations. In this role, you will focus on model assessment, increasing testing coverage, automation, and steer governance for CVA, DVA and FVA models, with an emphasis on collaboration with quant developers, validators, and key stakeholders across the model lifecycle.

This role will be based at 1 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London.

Essential skills:

PhD or masters degree in financial mathematics, Mathematics or PhysicsPrior experience developing and/or implementing XVA modelsSolid modelling skills (Python and C++)

Desirable skills:

Exceptional precision and attention to detailExcellent oral and written communication skillsDemonstrate best in class professional integrity

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, and evolve trading, risk management and other platforms that facilitate trading and regulatory objectives within the investment banking domain.

Accountabilities

Design, development, and maintenance of high-performance trading platforms, risk systems, and applications catering to the needs of traders and market participants.Collaboration with traders, strategists, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient technological solutions.Implementation of new features, enhancements, and functionalities on trading platforms to improve performance, reliability, and user experience.Stay updated on technological advancements, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement in trading platforms.Collaboration with cross-functional teams including business aligned SM&D teams, strats, compliance, and IT to address system issues and implement solutions.

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.