Barclays Global Investors
What we do
Barclays Global Investors (BGI) manages billions of pounds worth of assets for institutional and individual investors all over the world, securing the financial futures of its many and varied clients.
More than 60 per cent of the world’s 100 largest pension plans, and 50 per cent of the businesses in Forbes’ Top 200 Global Companies list partner with BGI, making it one of the biggest players in the asset management sector.
BGI research teams work out of London, San Francisco, Sydney and Tokyo to develop global insights into the world’s equity markets, bond markets and currency markets, meeting investors’ needs and managing risk, return and cost for their assets.
Typical roles
With 12 offices worldwide, from Boston to Geneva, Toronto to Singapore, a career with Barclays Global Investors offers opportunities on an international platform.
Client Relationship Officer
Responsible for a portfolio of clients in a specific geographical area, our Client Relationship Officers recommend appropriate investment products to prospective and existing customers, building a strong rapport through regular contact and keeping abreast of local regulatory requirements.
Portfolio Manager
Our Portfolio Managers develop and implement investment expertise to deliver targeted returns on investments for a portfolio of clients, monitoring markets and assessing risks.
Equity Trader
Working within a small team, our Equity Traders analyse client orders, execute trades and formulate investment strategies in response to market opportunities.
Quantitative Equity Research Analyst
As part of BGI’s international Research team, our Quantitative Equity Research Analysts create investment ideas based on a range of existing information sources and proprietary research, communicating with BGI colleagues to provide regular updates on results.
Why join us
A role with Barclays Global Investors offers an opportunity to work with a worldwide team and a wealth of varied clients, from international corporate investors to personal customers.
BGI colleagues in every international office are rewarded with highly competitive remuneration and a range of benefits which help enhance their work/life balance, from tuition assistance to time off.
Innovation is key to BGI’s continued success so ongoing training ensures colleagues are up to speed with the latest developments in the industry, and tailored personal development plans help every employee find their perfect career path.
