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Date live: 11/13/2026
Business Area: Equities
Area of Expertise: Early Careers
Contract: Graduate
Reference Code: JR-0000118428
Salary / Rate $ 110,000.00 - $ 110,000.00
Graduate Program Overview
If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. Put simply, we’ll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success, and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you’re curious, creative and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.
Why the Sales, Trading and Structuring Graduate Program?
Barclays makes markets in nearly all major asset classes, providing sophisticated, timely solutions to our clients. Our Sales & Trading team works in a fast-paced, dynamic and exciting environment, quickly processing information and anticipating market trends to help clients make their next move.
Over your time as an analyst, you’ll develop a solid understanding of the global markets while building your communication, quantitative and analytical skills. After intensive initial training, you will start your career as a salesperson or a trader on a specific desk in one of our business areas, including: Client Capital Management, Client Strategy, Commodities, Credit, eFICC Trading, Equities, Equity Financing, Foreign Exchange, Municipals, Rates, Structuring, Securitized Products
As a Delta One Trading analyst, you will support both index trading and transactional equity synthetics across products including ETFs, futures, total return swaps, single stocks and custom baskets. You will apply quantitative analysis, programming and data-driven techniques to pricing, risk management, electronic execution and workflow automation, while working closely with Trading, Sales, Quantitative Research and Technology. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong quantitative background, including undergraduate or master’s-level experience in financial engineering, computer science, AI, engineering, mathematics, statistics or a related discipline
1-2 year targeted, fast-track program focused on developing specialist technical expertise
Markets at Barclays
Markets is the financial barometer of world events at Barclays. So every day is different and it’s a challenging, fascinating place to build a career. We help institutional investors to identify market opportunities, manage risk and generate returns for their portfolios. Our teams provide market insights, execution services and tailored risk management and financing solutions to our clients; we help them protect their capital and make the most of their assets. And, as one of the largest investment banks in the world, we offer a full range of products and services across every type of investment market.
Who we're looking for
To be considered for this program, you must be motivated and curious and be in the final year of study toward an eligible degree.
Ideally, you'll have a GPA of 3.2 or above. You'll have an interest in business and finance, a good work ethic and be keen to learn and develop a technical skill set.
Working in New York
You will be working at our Americas Headquarters at 745 Seventh Avenue. This 37-story office tower is located in Times Square in the heart of Manhattan and features a cafeteria, fitness center and state-of-the-art LED signage on the facade of the building.
It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
Salary / Rate Minimum: 110,000.00
Salary / Rate Maximum: 110,000.00
The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any another type of compensation or benefits that may be available.
Regulated by FINRA
Purpose of the role
To participate in the day-to-day activities of the markets division providing insights and expertise that help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.
Accountabilities
- Execution of small research projects, research to support strategic decision making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings, collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for the global markets division.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
- Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for the global markets division.
- Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support to clients and customers, under steadily decreasing supervision, responding to questions about products and services, processing of transactions.
- Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making in the global markets division.
- Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.
Analyst Expectations
- To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
- Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
- Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
- They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
- 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.
- OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
- Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
- Partner with other functions and business areas.
- Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
- Escalate breaches of policies / procedure 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 for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
- Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
- Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
- Make evaluative judgements 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 contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.
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.
Date live: 11/13/2026
Business Area: Equities
Area of Expertise: Early Careers
Contract: Graduate
Reference Code: JR-0000118428
Salary / Rate $ 110,000.00 - $ 110,000.00
Graduate Program Overview
If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate join us and unlock a world of carefully curated experiences, knowledge, and connections to shape your career. Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. Put simply, we’ll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success, and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you’re curious, creative and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.
Why the Sales, Trading and Structuring Graduate Program?
Barclays makes markets in nearly all major asset classes, providing sophisticated, timely solutions to our clients. Our Sales & Trading team works in a fast-paced, dynamic and exciting environment, quickly processing information and anticipating market trends to help clients make their next move.
Over your time as an analyst, you’ll develop a solid understanding of the global markets while building your communication, quantitative and analytical skills. After intensive initial training, you will start your career as a salesperson or a trader on a specific desk in one of our business areas, including: Client Capital Management, Client Strategy, Commodities, Credit, eFICC Trading, Equities, Equity Financing, Foreign Exchange, Municipals, Rates, Structuring, Securitized Products
As a Delta One Trading analyst, you will support both index trading and transactional equity synthetics across products including ETFs, futures, total return swaps, single stocks and custom baskets. You will apply quantitative analysis, programming and data-driven techniques to pricing, risk management, electronic execution and workflow automation, while working closely with Trading, Sales, Quantitative Research and Technology. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong quantitative background, including undergraduate or master’s-level experience in financial engineering, computer science, AI, engineering, mathematics, statistics or a related discipline
1-2 year targeted, fast-track program focused on developing specialist technical expertise
Markets at Barclays
Markets is the financial barometer of world events at Barclays. So every day is different and it’s a challenging, fascinating place to build a career. We help institutional investors to identify market opportunities, manage risk and generate returns for their portfolios. Our teams provide market insights, execution services and tailored risk management and financing solutions to our clients; we help them protect their capital and make the most of their assets. And, as one of the largest investment banks in the world, we offer a full range of products and services across every type of investment market.
Who we're looking for
To be considered for this program, you must be motivated and curious and be in the final year of study toward an eligible degree.
Ideally, you'll have a GPA of 3.2 or above. You'll have an interest in business and finance, a good work ethic and be keen to learn and develop a technical skill set.
Working in New York
You will be working at our Americas Headquarters at 745 Seventh Avenue. This 37-story office tower is located in Times Square in the heart of Manhattan and features a cafeteria, fitness center and state-of-the-art LED signage on the facade of the building.
It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.
Salary / Rate Minimum: 110,000.00
Salary / Rate Maximum: 110,000.00
The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any another type of compensation or benefits that may be available.
Regulated by FINRA
Purpose of the role
To participate in the day-to-day activities of the markets division providing insights and expertise that help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.
Accountabilities
- Execution of small research projects, research to support strategic decision making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings, collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for the global markets division.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
- Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for the global markets division.
- Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support to clients and customers, under steadily decreasing supervision, responding to questions about products and services, processing of transactions.
- Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making in the global markets division.
- Training and mentoring of junior colleagues.
Analyst Expectations
- To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
- Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
- Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
- They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
- 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.
- OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
- Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
- Partner with other functions and business areas.
- Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
- Escalate breaches of policies / procedure 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 for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
- Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
- Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
- Make evaluative judgements 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 contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.
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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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
- Banking & Financial Services
- Technology & Software
- Fintech
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sales and trading analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and VBA macros
- Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, or willingness to obtain them upon hiring
- Experience with Bloomberg Terminal and market data platforms
- Strong quantitative skills including statistics, probability, and risk analysis
- Knowledge of financial instruments including equities, fixed income, and derivatives
Tips for Your Sales and Trading Analyst Job Search
Quantify your P&L and risk metrics
Hiring managers in trading roles care about numbers above all else. Convert every project into measurable outcomes: notional volume traded, risk-adjusted returns contributed, model accuracy improvements, or latency reductions. Vague claims about market exposure get passed over fast.
Highlight relevant certifications on your resume
The Series 7 and Series 63 licenses signal you can hit the desk running without a licensing delay. If you're SIE-certified but not yet fully licensed, list it explicitly. Firms weigh these credentials heavily when screening entry-level and junior candidates.
Target desks that match your asset class
Sales and trading roles are desk-specific. An equities background won't automatically translate to a rates or FX opening. Filter your search by asset class and read each job description closely for the product focus before applying, so your cover letter and resume speak directly to that desk.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sales and trading analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for case-style technical interviews
Most sales and trading analyst interviews include a live market scenario or a brain-teaser testing mental math and probabilistic reasoning. Practice estimating bid-ask spreads, pricing simple options, and explaining current macro themes clearly under time pressure before your first round.
Negotiate start dates around licensing timelines
If you're awaiting FINRA exam results, raise it proactively during the offer stage rather than after signing. Many firms have clear policies on provisional start dates for candidates mid-licensing, and surfacing it early prevents the offer from stalling or being rescinded.
Sales and Trading Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sales and trading analysts?
JPMorganChase, Citi, and Energy Transfer are hiring the most sales and trading analysts right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at bulge-bracket banks and large asset managers with active institutional trading desks.
How many sales and trading analyst jobs are remote?
About 70% of sales and trading analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most finance roles due to the real-time, desk-based nature of trading. Research, strategy, and sales support functions within the broader sales and trading umbrella tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility.
How do you become a sales and trading analyst?
Most sales and trading analysts start with a quantitative undergraduate degree, then secure an internship at a bank, brokerage, or trading firm during their junior or senior year. Passing the SIE exam before graduation strengthens your candidacy. Full-time roles typically follow directly from summer internship conversion offers, so securing that internship early is the most reliable path.
Can you get a sales and trading analyst job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level sales and trading analyst roles exist specifically for candidates without prior full-time experience. Firms look for demonstrated quantitative ability, familiarity with financial markets through coursework or personal trading, and strong performance in technical interviews. Completing an internship, even at a smaller broker-dealer or prop trading shop, significantly improves your odds against candidates from large bank programs.
What does the sales and trading analyst interview process look like?
The process typically moves through an initial phone screen focused on markets knowledge, a technical round testing mental math, options pricing, and probability problems, and a final superday with multiple desk professionals. Some firms add a written modeling or case exercise. Throughout every stage, interviewers assess how clearly you can communicate a market view under pressure, not just whether your answers are correct.
Where can I find and apply to sales and trading analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to sales and trading analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your asset class focus and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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