Quantitative Research Python Developer

The team's mission is to develop and maintain sophisticated mathematical models, cutting-edge methodologies and infrastructure to value and hedge financial transactions. You could be working with trading desks, product managers and technology teams to develop analytical tools and quantitative trading models. You could also be working with different control functions to make sure business is operating under established regulatory requirements.

We have multiple opportunities across derivative quantitative modelling , electronic trading quantitative role, risk quantitative , a cross-asset library and infrastructure quantitative  or as a quantitative  in the business optimization and automation team.

Job Responsibilities

Develop and maintain sophisticated mathematical models to value and hedge financial transactions ranging from vanilla flow products to complex derivative deals

• Improve the performance of algorithmic trading strategies and promote advanced electronic solutions to our clients worldwide
• Collaborate with risk functions to develop models for market and credit risk the bank is exposed to, across various lines of business
• Build cutting-edge methodologies and infrastructure to implement our models in production

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

• You have a degree in engineering, financial engineering, computer science, mathematics, sciences, statistics, econometrics, or other quantitative fields and  have strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• You have a strong background in the following topics – calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics
• You demonstrate proficiency in at least one of the object-oriented programming languages, like C++ or Java, and are good at Python
• You have knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• You can work independently as well as in a team environment
• You think strategically and creatively when faced with problems and opportunities
• Your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, can engage and influence partners and stakeholders
• Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
• Markets experience and general trading concepts and terminology is useful to be familiar with
• Knowledge of different types of financial products and asset classes like Fixed Income, Credit, Commodities, Equities
• Background in computer algorithms, python, and specialization (or significant coursework) in low level systems (operating systems, compilers, GPUs, etc.)
• Knowledge of options pricing theory, trading algorithms, financial regulations, stochastic calculus, machine learning, or high-performance computing would be a plus

 

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.
   We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.