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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 trading operations analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related quantitative field
- Experience with trade settlement, reconciliation, or operations support across equity or fixed income products
- Proficiency in Excel including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and macro-driven reporting
- Familiarity with order management or portfolio management systems such as Bloomberg or Murex
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in time-sensitive environments
- FINRA Series 99 or SIE registration, or willingness to obtain sponsorship within a defined period
Tips for Your Trading Operations Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume for settlement workflows
Highlight specific experience with trade lifecycle stages, such as confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation. Hiring managers scan for familiarity with fails management and breaks resolution, so name the exact workflows you have handled rather than describing responsibilities in general terms.
List every relevant system by name
Employers filter resumes for platforms like Bloomberg, Murex, Calypso, or Fidessa before a human ever reads them. Include every trading or operations system you have used, even briefly, so your application clears automated screening for roles that require specific toolsets.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists trading operations analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by asset class and product
Job titles vary less than the underlying work. Search by asset class terms like equities, fixed income, derivatives, or FX to surface roles that match your actual experience, since generic title searches often return openings outside your product area.
Prepare a reconciliation scenario for interviews
Most trading operations interviews include a scenario question about a cash or position break. Walk through how you would identify the source, escalate when needed, and document resolution. Interviewers are testing process knowledge and communication under pressure, not just technical recall.
Negotiate start date around licensing timelines
If a role requires FINRA licensing and you do not hold it yet, ask about sponsored study time before accepting an offer. Some firms expect you to pass Series 99 or SIE exams within 90 days, so confirming that window upfront prevents a stressful start.
Trading Operations Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most trading operations analysts?
The companies hiring the most trading operations analysts right now include JPMorganChase, Citi, and Energy Transfer, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated at bulge-bracket banks, prime brokerage desks, and mid-size asset managers with active trading operations.
How many trading operations analyst jobs are remote?
About 71% of trading operations analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the real-time and time-sensitive nature of most settlement and reconciliation work. Roles supporting back-office reporting, data quality, or project-based operations tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to front-office-adjacent positions.
How do you become a trading operations analyst?
Start with a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, then build foundational knowledge of trade lifecycle concepts including order routing, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation. Internships or entry-level roles at a broker-dealer, custodian, or fund administrator provide the hands-on exposure hiring managers expect. Earning a FINRA SIE designation before your job search strengthens early applications.
Can you get a trading operations analyst job with little experience?
Yes, many firms hire junior analysts directly from university programs or operations internships. Focus your applications on middle- and back-office rotational programs at large banks or custodians, where on-the-job training is built in. Demonstrating accuracy, attention to detail, and comfort with structured data in your resume and interview compensates for limited direct operations experience.
What does the trading operations analyst interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview covering trade lifecycle, reconciliation concepts, and Excel or systems proficiency. A final round typically involves a panel with the operations manager and a senior analyst, often including a scenario exercise about resolving a trade break or fail. Some firms add a short written or spreadsheet assessment.
Where can I find and apply to trading operations analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to trading operations analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your product experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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