Quantitative Trader - ATS - Vice President
J.P. Morgan
Are you passionate about quantitative trading? Join a global team where your research and development skills will directly impact our systematic trading business. At JPMorganChase, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals, tackle complex challenges, and help shape the future of automated trading. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Discover how you can grow your career and make a difference.
As a Vice President in Automated Trading Strategies (ATS), you will be part of a global team of quantitative traders responsible for designing, implementing, and running automated systematic trading strategies across asset classes. You will focus on the full stack of running a systematic trading book from alpha generation to execution and risk-management. In this role, you will use your research and development skills to implement strategies in production code and contribute to the day-to-day running of the business.
Job Responsibilities
- Produce innovative research on quantitative trading strategies
- Use data-driven techniques and backtesting to demonstrate performance improvements
- Implement strategies in production code and enhance trading software systems
- Optimize client pricing distribution
- Monitor performance and resolve day-to-day trading issues
- Collaborate with other teams to identify opportunities for revenue growth
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or other quantitative subject
- At least two years of industry experience or equivalent further academic study
- Strong programming skills in C++, Java, or other object-oriented languages
- Knowledge of probability, statistics, and experience with advanced data analysis techniques
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Active interest in markets and quantitative trading
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Experience with FX quantitative trading or related asset classes
- Familiarity with automated trading systems
- Experience with large-scale data sets and optimising low-latency systems
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
Are you passionate about quantitative trading? Join a global team and directly impact our systematic trading business.