Quantitative Trading & Research – Equity Derivatives Exotics – Vice President or Executive Director
Are you ready to shape the future of Exotics trading? Join our Quantitative Trading & Research team and make a meaningful impact on the Equity Derivatives business. You will have the opportunity to design and implement cutting-edge pricing and risk models, working alongside talented professionals in a collaborative, global environment. We value diverse perspectives and offer unique growth opportunities. Your expertise will directly influence trading strategies and client outcomes.
Job Summary:
As a Vice President or an Executive Director in Quantitative Trading & Research, you will join a dynamic team supporting the Equity Derivatives business. You will deliver innovative modelling solutions, blending quantitative finance with machine learning to develop best-in-class models for the trading desk. You will work closely with colleagues across Trading, Structuring, and Sales, helping to drive product innovation and optimise portfolio outcomes. We foster an inclusive culture, accommodating religious practices, health needs, and family considerations.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Trading, Structuring, and Sales to support product innovation and analyse complex payoffs
- Implement advanced pricing and risk models for exotic equity derivatives
- Generate innovative modelling approaches and develop pricing prototypes to validate new ideas
- Participate in the continuous improvement of core models
- Provide valuation and risk management expertise across products and regions
- Develop systematic, quantitative solutions for portfolio management
- Communicate complex concepts clearly to senior stakeholders
- Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Strong educational background and relevant quantitative finance experience
- Deep understanding of option theory, equity derivatives products and models
- Strong foundation in stochastic calculus, probability, and numerical methods
- Proficiency in Python and C++, including experience with numerical and scientific libraries
- Experience in a derivatives quant role
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Experience in a front-office equity derivatives quant role
Skills Required
- Strong educational background and relevant quantitative finance experience
- Deep understanding of option theory, equity derivatives products and models
- Strong foundation in stochastic calculus, probability, and numerical methods
- Proficiency in Python and C++, including experience with numerical and scientific libraries
- Experience in a derivatives quant role
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience in a front-office equity derivatives quant role
JPMorganChase Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health coverage are broad, with wellness incentives, on-site or virtual care, and an EAP offering coaching and counseling. Plan materials emphasize accessible options, including multiple medical choices and tools to manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for all parents, supplemented by paid Critical Caregiver Leave. Family resources include backup childcare via Bright Horizons, lactation support and milk-shipping, family-building assistance, and even a free five-month SNOO rental for newborns.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with an annual company match and automatic pay credits for most employees, with a legacy pension available to earlier hires. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 5% discount further supports long-term savings.
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