Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
Jump launched our India office in 2019, expanding our footprint in the dynamic Asia market. Working in the India office has the feel of a small start-up with the benefits of being part of one of the leading quantitative trading firms in the World. As part of the elite Asia team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues of diverse backgrounds, all focused on creating innovative solutions that position the firm for the future.
• Monitor live orders, executions, positions, P&L and risk limits during market hours; promptly flagging and escalating issues to the appropriate team
• Triage order rejects, breaks, and system incidents; coordinate rapid resolution with traders, operations, engineering and brokers
• Produce regular market summaries and ad hoc research; track news, macro/corporate events, sentiment, and catalysts, turning insights into actionable ideas
• Provide traders with market context, trade ideas, and impact assessments for events such as earnings and corporate actions
• Communicate clearly across teams; document processes and production issues to ensure transparency and continuity
• Prepare daily reports and commentary on themes relevant to trading strategies; maintain depth of knowledge on the Indian market structure, economy, and political landscape
• Build and maintain datasets, dashboards, and automated reports to support trading and research needs; perform routine data validation and reconciliation
• Run ad-hoc queries and basic analyses (Excel, SQL, or scripting) to answer data requests, validate hypotheses, and inform trade decisions
• Other duties as assigned or needed
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in trading operations, execution support, market research or data analysis
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, STEM, or related field
• National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) certification: NISM-Series XVI or MCX MCCP Certification
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize under pressure, and effective written/verbal communication
• Comfortable working in shifts or during market hours
• Familiarity with multiple asset classes (equities, futures, options) and basic derivatives concepts
• Basic scripting or data skills (Python, SQL) for analysis and reporting
• Reliable and predictable availability
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in trading operations, execution support, market research or data analysis
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, STEM, or related field
- National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) certification: NISM-Series XVI or MCX MCCP Certification
- Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize under pressure, and effective written/verbal communication
- Basic scripting or data skills (Python, SQL) for analysis and reporting
Jump Trading Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Pay is considered very competitive for revenue‑adjacent and technical roles, with strong total packages when team performance is solid. Compensation structures align outcomes closely with impact, creating high satisfaction on strong desks.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with wellness programs and employer‑paid life/AD&D also highlighted. These offerings are portrayed as robust and compare favorably with similar employers.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is repeatedly noted, with mentions of a pension as well. Together these indicate strong retirement backing relative to many employers.
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What We Do
Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
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