Your role
Purpose Of The Role:
To participate in the day-to-day activities of the research division providing insights and expertise to help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.
About The Team:
Barclay's award-winning Equity Research team provides expert knowledge to enable both internal and external clients to make informed investment decisions. Covering over 2,500 companies globally, the Equity Research team offers actionable insights and innovative products every day.
Job Description:
As you develop your skill set, you’ll have the opportunity to present those ideas to clients as well as colleagues in Sales and Trading. You may also:
* Analyse industry macro trends and company financials
* Gather synthesize and interpret data from publications and other sources
* Write both company-specific analysis and general thematic pieces
* Build and maintain financial models and industry databases
* Develop and deliver marketing materials for clients
Accountabilities:
* Execution of research projects, conducting financial, statistical, and industry analysis on companies and the industry to support the team’s investment thesis communicate research findings, and collaborate with senior management to implement research findings for the research division.
* Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
* Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
* Research of sector trends that may impact company/sector recommendations for the research division.
* Management of writing daily, weekly, or monthly short notes or lengthy reports on economies, markets, and/or industries.
* Management of assembling historical financial models using public filings, company conference calls, and press releases in support of decision-making in the research division.
* Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.
Analyst Expectations:
* Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
* Partner with other functions and business areas.
* Takes responsibility for the results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
* Escalate breaches of policies/procedures appropriately.
* Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
* Advise and influence decision-making within own area of expertise.
* Take ownership of managing risk and strengthening controls about the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
* Maintain and continually build an understanding of how to own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organization's products, services, and processes within the function.
* Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organization sub-function.
* Make evaluative judgments based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
* Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
* Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex/sensitive information.
* Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside the team and external to the organization.
About you
Who Barclays is looking for:
* To be considered for this program, you must be motivated and curious about a degree or expected degree in any area.
* Ideally, you'll have a passion for financial modeling, analysis, and numerical prowess and a keen interest in recognizing current trends, while envisioning tomorrow's emerging trends.
* This role is regulated by the FCA.
* Barclays will accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK.
Benefits
What You Get in Return:
* Competitive pay
* Paid holiday and vacation
* Private medical care
* Disability assurance
* Flexible working
* Life assurance
* Voluntary benefits
* Retirement planning
Training, development & rotation
This is a 1-2 year targeted, fast-track program focused on developing specialist technical expertise. At the start of your analyst experience, you’ll spend seven weeks in intensive training covering product and business knowledge as well as essential skills you’ll need for a successful start. After training, you’ll join a sector group within our team. Under the direction of a senior analyst, you’ll contribute ideas and insights to investment theses and reports.
Career progression
Barclays takes your development seriously, and that includes helping you to achieve serious professional qualifications and/or professional development, whichever program you join. These may include series / FCA-regulated training where appropriate, access to a bursary amount to select professional development to support your career and personal goals, and licenses to external online learning platforms to support advanced technical roles.
How to apply
While the application process depends on the role, there are some constant steps, which are:
* Step 1 - Your application
* Step 2 - Your assessment
* Step 3 - Your interview
* Step 4 - Next steps
Sources
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* search.jobs.barclays/internships-research
* search.jobs.barclays/graduates
* youtube.com/@Barclays