Global Rates - Quantitative Trader - Vice President or Executive Director

The Rates team is very involved with developing, testing, and implementing quantitative trading strategies, while managing risk and maximizing returns.

Job summary

As a Quantitative Trader, Vice President or Executive Director within the Rates team, you will leverage your strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, along with your deep understanding of financial markets. Your role will involve the development, testing, and implementation of quantitative trading strategies, with a focus on risk management and return maximization.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quantitative trading models, algorithms, and strategies
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of financial markets, instruments, and data
• Backtest and optimize trading strategies using historical data and advanced statistical techniques
• Collaborate with the development team to build and maintain trading systems
• Monitor market conditions and adjust trading strategies accordingly
• Perform risk analysis and implement risk management procedures
• Contribute to the development of new trading ideas and research initiatives

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• You have advanced degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related field
• You demonstrate strong programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages
• You demonstrate in-depth knowledge of statistical modelling, machine learning, and optimization techniques
• You have proven experience in quantitative trading or financial modelling
• You demonstrate strong understanding of financial markets, instruments, and derivatives
• You have an excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• You have ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• You have significant experience in generating of trading signal with proven pnl targets

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

• You have experience with high-frequency trading or algorithmic trading
• You demonstrate knowledge of financial databases and data management tools
• You have experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP)
• You are proficient in financial software packages (e.g., MATLAB, R, Python libraries)

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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