About Barclays Capital
Barclays Capital is the investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC.

Department Overview

About Barclays Capital
Barclays Capital is the investment banking division of Barclays Bank PLC. With a distinctive business model, Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients with a full spectrum of solutions to their strategic advisory, financing and risk management needs. Barclays Capital has offices around the world, employs over 23,000 people and has the global reach, advisory services and distribution power to meet the needs of issuers and investors worldwide.

For further information about Barclays Capital, please visit our website www.barclayscapital.com.

It is the policy of Barclays Capital to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Main Function

** THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA. LOCAL CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Based on experience and depth of resources, Global Equity Research provides the financial strategic advice necessary for successful asset management. The Equity Research group is dedicated to providing insightful analysis of global stock markets and companies.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to analyze industry macro trends and company financials under the direction of the Retail Softlines Senior analyst. You will build and maintain financial models and industry databases insuring correct and up-to-date information for research reports that are distributed to internal/external clients. You will also review business and trade publications, annual reports, financial filings and other sources in order to gather, synthesize and interpret data on companies followed by the Senior analyst. You will be responsible for writing and publishing research reports as well as communicating recommendations to sales, trading and clients. In addition, you will help develop marketing materials for clients, meet with management teams of companies and attend industry conferences where appropriate.

Person Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• BA (or MBA) degree
• Minimum 2+ years related research experience
• 1+ years of analytical experience in business modeling and financial statement analysis with the ability to run regression analysis
• 1+ years of demonstrated written and verbal communication ability including making recommendations to sales, trading and clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail and excellent follow through
• Strong interest in the subject matter - ability to spot fashion trends, understand consumer research and retail stores
• Demonstrated ability to work in a time-sensitive environment
• Resourcefulness, entrepreneurial spirit and proven leadership qualities
• Strong PC literacy or demonstrated aptitude to learn quickly