Assistant Vice President – FX Structuring

Purpose of the role

To provide quantitative and analytical expertise to support trading strategies, risk management, and decision-making within the investment banking domain, applying quantitative analysis, mathematical modelling, and technology to optimise trading and investment opportunities. 

Accountabilities

• Development and implementation of quantitative models and strategies to derive insight into market trends and optimize trading decisions, pricing, and risk management across various financial products and markets.
• Working closely with sales teams to identify clients' needs and develop customised solutions.
• In-depth research, data analysis, and statistical modelling to derive insights into market trends, pricing, and risk dynamics.
• Provide front office infrastructure support though ownership and maintenance of analytical libraries.
• Provision of expertise on quantitative methodologies, technological advancements, and industry best practices to drive innovation within the trading environment.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• 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 will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

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.

Join us as an "Assistant Vice President – FX Structuring” where you will act as a critical bridge between Trading and Sales, designing, pricing, and delivering bespoke derivative solutions for institutional and corporate clients across APAC. Operating in a fast‑paced, high‑conviction front‑office environment, you will develop tailored hedging and yield‑enhancement strategies aligned with client risk objectives and prevailing market conditions.

To be a successful “Assistant Vice President – FX Structuring" candidate must have a role spans the full trade lifecycle—from idea origination and pricing to execution, risk communication, and sales enablement—and requires close collaboration with regional trading desks, product teams, and the interbank market to ensure competitive, timely, and compliant execution of complex structures.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, on critical technical, commercial, and stakeholder‑management capabilities, with an emphasis on effective engagement across multiple businesses and senior internal stakeholders.

Basic/ Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Physics, Economics, or an MBA from a recognized institution.
• Experience in derivatives structuring, trading, or specialist sales at a global or top‑tier regional bank.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities and ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of mentoring junior colleagues.
• FRM or CFA certification preferred.

Desirable skillsets/ good to have:

• Strong understanding of macro products.
• NDFs, FX Forwards, FX Swaps.
• Vanilla & Exotic Options.
• Accumulators and Barrier Structures.
• Solid quantitative foundation in options pricing theory, Greeks, sensitivity analysis, and volatility surface construction.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Python for pricing and workflow automation.
• Ability to leverage technology to automate processes, develop tools, and enhance efficiency across the structuring workflow.

This role will be based out of Mumbai.