Financial Analyst, Research

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To provide financial expertise and support to various departments and business units within the organisation by the gathering, analysis and interpretation of financial data to inform investment decisions, assess financial risks, and support strategic planning.

Accountabilities

• Evaluation of investment opportunities and potential risks through in-depth research on companies, industries and market trends, and preparation of investment recommendations and reports for investment committees.
• Preparation of short-term and long-term financial forecasts to inform strategic planning and decision making.
• Monitoring financial risks and provision of regular reports to senior colleagues and the board of directors.
• Collection, analysis and interpretation of financial data to prepare financial reports, dashboards and presentations conveying financial insights for stakeholders.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• 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.

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What will you be doing?

Barclays Capital Inc. seeks Financial Analyst, Research in New York, New York (multiple positions available):

• On behalf of a global financial services organization research business, conduct market fixed-income research and financial analysis with a focus on the U.S. residential mortgage market.
• Perform in-depth analysis of relative value trading strategies, prepayment speeds, default risk, hedging techniques, and regulatory developments in agency and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS).
• Produce research publications highlighting relative value, trade ideas, and technical and fundamental aspects affecting the mortgage market.
• Support senior sector analyst, external clients, trading desk, risk department, and modeling functions with ideas, data, and ad-hoc analysis pertaining to MBS.
• Create presentations and develop and maintain relationships with external clients.
• Use specialized software to retrieve data from the pool- and loan-level mortgage databases to conduct valuation exercises.
• Up to 10% of time spent on fully reimbursable business travel across U.S. to meet with clients.

Salary / Rate Minimum/yr: $173,555 per year

Salary / Rate Maximum/yr: $175,000 per year

This position is eligible for incentives pursuant to Barclays Employee Referral Program.