Assistant VP - Research

Join us at Barclays as an AVP Data Scientist within our Investment Bank Research Central function. This Central Research team offer actionable insights and innovative products to our clients, partnering with them to ensure they can leverage our resources to make informed investment decisions. As a Data Scientist, you will support the wider objective of the team in seeking to integrate Data Science, AI and alternative data into the investment process across a range of financial asset classes.

This will require appropriate use of Python programming and the ability to run Machine Learning models. Working alongside Research Analysts you will provide more detailed data led research which can then be published and used in conversations with clients. Additionally, you will contribute to other mandates within the Data Science team including the publication of standalone data led research specific to more niche markets.

To be successful as a Data Scientist you should have:

• PhD or MSc in STEM academic field including Financial/Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering
• Coding proficiency in the data science stack (Python, SQL, Pyspark, Polars) with the ability to run Machine Learning models.
• Knowledge of tools such as Git, AWS ecosystem, SQL, CI/CD workflow, Snowflake, Tableau
• Good communication skills dealing with internal and external stakeholders

• Willingness to write differentiating Investment Research
• Experience/understanding of Quantitative finance topics and financial markets
• An understanding of professional ethics and the regulatory environment
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple requests efficiently
• You may be assessed on the 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.

This role is based out of London.

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.

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

• 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.

• 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 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.
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