Treasury Analyst

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To execute trades and manage risk within a defined portfolio of financial instruments and staying informed about market trends and developments to make informed trading decisions. 

Accountabilities

• Execution of buy and sell orders or pricing of liquidity in various financial instruments while adhering to the bank's trading strategies and risk parameters.
• Monitoring and analysis of global financial markets, economic indicators, news, and geopolitical events to identify trading opportunities and assess market risks.
• Management and monitoring of the risk associated with the trading portfolio and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal risk management guidelines.
• Collaboration with research analysts and other teams to gather insights and information for trading decisions.

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.

As a Treasury Analyst within Barclays' Prime Derivatives Services (PDS) Treasury team, you will support the funding and liquidity management of the European PDS business, helping to optimise funding requirements, execute treasury transactions, and enhance business performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded individual to gain exposure to treasury management, derivatives markets, funding activities, and strategic business initiatives within a revenue-generating environment.

Prime Derivatives Services (PDS) combines Futures and Options Execution, OTC Derivatives Clearing and FX Prime Brokerage to provide comprehensive execution and post-trade services to a broad range of institutional clients.

As a Treasury Analyst, you will support the management and optimisation of funding across the European PDS business. You will work closely with other Front Office colleagues, Operations, Finance, Technology and Analytics teams to analyse funding requirements, identify opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost savings, and contribute to strategic projects that support the growth of the business.

You will gain exposure to money market products, treasury processes, analytics development and regulatory considerations, whilst building a strong understanding of Prime Brokerage and Clearing businesses.

To be successful as a Treasury Analyst you should have:

• Considerable analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ample communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive, intellectually curious mindset with a focus on challenging processes and driving improvements.
• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Additional skills of value include:

• Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
• Understanding of treasury, funding, liquidity management, and money market concepts.
• Knowledge of financial markets, particularly derivatives, prime brokerage, clearing, or capital markets environments.
• Experience using analytical and programming tools such as Excel/VBA, SQL, Python, and AI-driven solutions.
• Exposure to process improvement, automation, change management, or project delivery initiatives.

This role is based in London.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is deemed as a Certified role under the PRA & UK Financial Conduct Authority - Individual Accountabilities Regulations and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.