Front Office Equity Derivatives Quant, Vice President

Front Office Equity Derivatives Quant, Vice President Step into the Role as a Front Office Equity Derivatives Quant in Barclays Hong Kong. The role is embedded within the equity flow, exotic and QIS trading business. In this role you will engage in the research and development of quantitative models for derivatives pricing and risk management, and support the development and maintenance of C++ and Python analytical libraries with expertise on quantitative methodologies and technological solutions. Essential Skills / Basic Qualifications At least 2-5 years of experience working as a derivatives quant Strong understanding of derivatives pricing theory (flow and exotic options) Master’s degree in quantitative finance, or PhD in science, mathematics, computer science, or engineering Advanced mathematics skills including stochastic calculus Knowledge of C++ and Python Desirable Skills / Preferred Qualifications Industry experience in developing a C++ analytics library Experience writing QIS scripts Knowledge of machine learning and data analysis Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the legal right to work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role- and entity-specific, and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or legal right to work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time. Purpose of the Role To provide quantitative and analytical expertise to support trading strategies, risk management, and decision-making within the investment banking domain, applying quantitative analysis, mathematical modelling, and technology to optimise trading and investment opportunities. Accountabilities Develop and implement quantitative models and strategies to derive insight into market trends and optimise trading decisions, pricing, and risk management across various financial products and markets. Work closely with sales teams to identify clients' needs and develop customised solutions. Conduct in-depth research, data analysis, and statistical modelling to derive insights into market trends, pricing, and risk dynamics. Provide front office infrastructure support through ownership and maintenance of analytical libraries. Offer expertise on quantitative methodologies, technological advancements, and industry best practices to drive innovation within the trading environment. Vice President Expectations Contribute or set strategy, drive requirements, and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver continuous improvements and address breaches of policies/procedures. If managing a team, define jobs and responsibilities, plan for the department’s future needs and operations, counsel employees on performance, and contribute to employee pay decisions/changes. If the position has leadership responsibilities, demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver 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. As an individual contributor, act as a subject‑matter expert within your discipline, guide technical direction, lead collaborative, multi‑year assignments, and coach less experienced specialists. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management, on functional and cross‑functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, supporting the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Show comprehensive understanding of the organisation’s functions to contribute to achieving business goals. Collaborate with other areas of work to keep up to speed with business activity and strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought, comparing and selecting complex alternatives. Conduct in‑depth analysis with interpretative thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem‑solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills 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. Seniority Level Executive Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Finance and Sales Industries Banking and Financial Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Barclays by 2x. Get notified about new Vice President Equity jobs in Hong Kong SAR. #J-18808-Ljbffr