Sales, Trading and Structuring Graduate Programme 2028 - Tokyo

About the role

Barclays is recruiting analysts for its Global Markets division in Tokyo, covering sales, trading and structuring. The programme takes place in small teams and leads to a career as a salesperson or trader, with a path to promotion to assistant vice president. The role is regulated by the Financial Services and Markets Act.

Key responsibilities

• Run small research projects and prepare presentations and reports to support strategic decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management to implement research findings
• Develop business cases and manage the launch of new products and services
• Manage client relationships and provide customer service, answering product questions and processing transactions under decreasing supervision
• Build and run financial models and strategies used in decision making
• Train and mentor junior colleagues

Required profile

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree completed between September 2027 and June 2028
• Ideally unrestricted work authorisation in Japan; applicants must declare their legal right to work and any need for sponsorship
• Resourcefulness, team orientation, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial spirit
• A good mix of technical and interpersonal skills

Required skills

• In-depth technical knowledge of the assigned area of expertise
• Understanding of the underlying principles and concepts in that area
• Quantitative and analytical skills developed during the programme

What we offer

• Intensive initial training, followed by detailed performance coaching and feedback
• Dedicated programme managers who support candidates for several years
• Formal and informal training, networking opportunities and early mentoring relationships