Commodities Exotics Product Control – Analyst recruitment
Barclays Capital is the investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC employing 25,000 people worldwide. We have the global reach, advisory services and distribution power to meet the needs of issuers and investors, providing solutions to your strategic advisory, financing and risk management needs.
Product Control has a critical role within the organisation. There is a close working relationship with the trading desks and other areas focusing on control, service and reporting. We are a central point of contact for many issues that affect the bank including new product approval, model validation and independent verification of derivative valuations. By placing a heavy emphasis on information technology and focusing on project work we are able to address control and operational risks and meet our internal and external obligations
The Commodities Exotics Product Control team supports the Commodities Hybrids Trading, Index Products and Exotics businesses based in London, New York and Singapore with the primary goal of working with Front Office to facilitate business growth while incorporating rigorous controls. This highly technical team have a mixture of academic backgrounds and experience profiles.
We are looking for a proactive, motivated and intelligent team player to join the Commodities Exotics Product Control team. This person will be a key member of the team, liaising regularly with members of the FO, wider Finance team and other areas within the bank.
Skills / Experience required:
- Strong / numerate degree 2:1 or above
- ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified preferred or Msc in numerate/quantitative degree
- Derivative experience in a prior product control or valuation role
- Experienced driving initiatives directly with business and senior management directly
- Ability to work closely and confidently with FO
- A strong communicator who can direct business initiatives
- Strong understanding of controls
- Strong financial awareness
Our goal is to be the best-in-class finance function, contributing to the success of Barclays Capital through the provision of independent control and trusted advice.
We believe that the engagement and commitment of our people is essential to our department’s and firm’s success. We hire and encourage the brightest talent, and as we place so much value on our people, we give them every opportunity to develop and prosper.
Internal mobility and career development are both key parts of our culture. Transferring internally supports career progression and helps employees achieve long-term goals. We actively encourage our people to pursue opportunities throughout the firm and support them in making relevant transitions. To highlight this commitment, a number of activities and events are held throughout Finance, across geographies to promote mobility, networking and development including, specialised training courses, careers fairs and speed networking.