Job summary:
As a Analyst or Associate within Quantitative Trading & Research (QTR) FX Quantitative Trading team, you will work as part of the QTR front-office team on the trading floor in New York. Given the dynamic nature of the environment, this role is tailored for an individual who is responsible, independent and able to work in smooth coordination with the larger team to determine the desk's profitability. You will get a chance to cover a wide range of responsibilities, these include designing trading and execution strategies; researching micro-patterns and trends; building, maintaining and upgrading applications & tools.
Job responsibilities:
- Build and maintain pricing, skewing, and hedging logic as well as the research tooling that calibrates it.
- Work closely with technology to develop cutting edge low latency infrastructure that meets business needs in a scalable manner.
- Intelligently utilize internal and non-public sources of data to improve pricing quality and risk management.
- Work with market tick data at scale - querying and managing historical data, building backtest pipelines, and parallelizing batch jobs for reporting across many currency pairs.
- Perform statistical analysis of portfolio performance to drive iterative improvements.
- Understands firm's approach and policies for managing risks in relevant business and applicable legal and regulatory rules, and follows policies
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
- Strong background in quantitative and statistical analysis (probability, regression modeling, time-series analysis, estimation and calibration)
- Apply sound engineering judgment in programming, with a primary focus on object-oriented programming languages (Java/C++ etc.) and Python.
- Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, as this position involves frequent interaction with different teams in the firm and many non-technical users.
- Think strategically and creatively when faced with problems and opportunities. Eagerly look for new ways of doing things and understand the benefits of leveraging the firm’s scale.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Experience with kdb+/q and working with large data.
- Prior experience in FX, rates, or commodities electronic trading.
- Familiarity with low-latency/real-time systems and market microstructure.
- Experience of working with electronic trading venues.
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.
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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
- Strong quantitative and statistical analysis background, including probability, regression, time-series analysis, estimation, and calibration
- Programming experience with object-oriented languages such as Java or C++ and Python
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strategic and creative problem-solving ability
- Experience with kdb+/q and large datasets
- Prior experience in FX, rates, or commodities electronic trading
- Familiarity with low-latency or real-time systems and market microstructure
- Experience with electronic trading venues
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision, alongside wellness and mental health resources. Some locations add onsite health centers and related wellbeing support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k)-type savings plan and related financial benefits, with options such as employee stock purchase participation. Financial planning resources are also highlighted to support long-term savings.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for birth or adoption is available for all parents. Child care and back-up child care resources further reinforce family support.
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