Join us as a “QPS AVP” at Barclays, QPS focuses on the development of quantitative portfolio strategies across major asset classes for large global institutional investors, including central banks and sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, pension funds, endowments, insurance companies, and hedge funds. Our areas of research include optimal allocation of portfolio risk budget, diversification requirements, studies of investment style and cost of investment constraints, alpha generation, “smart beta” strategies, and benchmark replication and customization in addition to bespoke projects for fixed income investors. Several research findings by the QPS Group have been adopted as standard practices by institutional investors. QPS also pioneered several analytical measures that became widely accepted by the industry, such as DTS (Duration Times Spread) and LCS (Liquidity Cost Scores).

To be a successful “QPS AVP” There are two aspects to this role: (a) To build, maintain and own the regular production of Barclays quantitative models and (b) to provide quantitative analysis support to senior QPS Analysts in London and New York.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant hands-on role requires strong analytic skills to be able to understand and support model implementation and tools. The role requires good judgement in dealing both with short-term and longer-term projects with direct impact on the QPS data products and a strong drive to develop an in-depth understanding of QPS processes.

Basic/ Essential Qualifications :

- Take initiatives to improve quant libraries as maintaining high data quality is essential for research and smooth production of quantitative models
- Work closely with senior QPS Analysts in building research datasets for current projects




- Present analysis to senior stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
- Own and drive timely production of quantitative scorecards, signals etc by handling model production, monitoring automation jobs investigating and escalate to Tech support in case of job failures
- Conduct rigorous checks as publishing erroneous data creates reputational risk for Barclays.
- Provide guidance to developers and internal stakeholders on data related issues

Desirable skillsets/ good to have :

- B.Tech/M.Tech Dual Degree programme from IITs with strong academic performance
- Academic or on the job experience in quantitative research or statistical model development
- Skills in statistics, econometrics including time-series analysis, cross-sectional techniques
- Solid programming skills in at least one coding languages such as Python, R, Matlab or SAS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good creativity and ability to work independently or in a team
- Strong interest in learning about financial markets. No prior knowledge required

This role is deemed as a Certified role under the PRA & UK Financial Conduct Authority - Individual Accountabilities Regulations and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

This role will be based out of Mumbai.

Purpose of the role





To produce and deliver Research with differentiated market insights and actionable ideas to Barclays Clients.

Accountabilities

- Analysis of market, sector, corporate and/or economic data to help develop investment theses for your coverage universe to produce best in class Research.
- Research may range from individual company or sector notes, through to long dated thematic reports.
- Presentation of Research views to Barclays Clients; this can be through direct, face to face and virtual interactions, Research hosted events and written communications.
- Engagement with Markets, Client Strategy and other stakeholders, to raise awareness of your Research both to Clients and internally. Prioritise interaction with the most relevant and valuable Clients for your Research.
- Provision of insights and Research views to internal Clients to help them navigate financial markets and risks.
- Collaboration with the Supervisory Analyst, Compliance and other stakeholders to ensure Research is produced and delivered to Clients and internal stakeholders in a compliant manner.

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 outcomes
- 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

📌 Qps - Avp (Mumbai)
🏢 Barclays
📍 Mumbai