Quantitative Research - Global Clearing - Associate or Vice President

If you are passionate, curious and ready to make an impact, we are looking for you. Quantitative Research (QR) is a global team which expertise ranges across various fields: Derivatives Modelling, Financial Engineering, Data Science and Quantitative Development. We provide quantitative expertise and diverse product offerings to clients. As part of the global QR Group, you'll work on unique analytics and mathematical models, transforming business practices through automation and quantitative methods where JP Morgan is a dominant player.

Job Summary

As a Quantitative Researcher or Strategist in Quantitative Research Global Clearing team, you will help providing quantitative expertise and contribute to delivering a wide product offering to our clients. We develop and maintain sophisticated mathematical models, cutting-edge methodologies and infrastructure to help the Clearing business. We leverage the Athena quant platform to provide pre/post trade and risk management capabilities for FnO/OTC derivatives across all asset classes as well as develop our own analytics and mathematical models that add value to the business and/or help improve the efficiency of our colleagues worldwide. We work closely with our Technology and business partners to deliver our solutions in production. 

Job Responsibilities 

Leverage JPM internal FnO / OTC derivatives library and existing Rates/Credit IM model in order to add coverage of new products and support existing products in the Global Clearing Athena platform Leverage . Morgan internal derivatives library and models to deliver risk management solutions Develop novel IM and derivative models to improve existing coverage and risk quality Manage independently Rates / Credit IM models  Develop and deliver analytics that help transforming the business and contributing to the automation agenda Partner with Technology and Prod Dev to deliver QR analytics to the business Drive projects end-to-end, from brainstorming and prototyping to production delivery Develop and deliver ML/AI models and end-to-end solutions Contribute to EOD or intraday hedging activities and algo design

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

You have advanced degree (PhD, MSc or equivalent) in Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science You have knowledge of the FnO/OTC derivatives products and good understanding of risk/PnL You demonstrate quantitative and problem-solving skills You have strong coding skills (Python or C++), proficiency in code design and can navigate large libraries and quickly debug complex logics You have a previous experience in a trading desk support position either as a quant or a developer You have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, can engage and influence partners and business/non-Tech stakeholders You are detail-oriented and can work on ad hoc requests and can sometimes work under pressure You are enthusiastic about knowledge sharing and collaboration

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

You demonstrate knowledge of curve building, volatility surface calibrations, etc You demonstrate knowledge of market risk and time-series analysis You demonstrate knowledge of ML algorithms and experience in delivering AI models / end-to-end solutions You demonstrate knowledge of Optimization and hedging algorithms 

In addition, we are providing on job training, intensive internal classroom training, and online courses, all given by our experienced Quants. Through the diversity of the businesses, it supports and the variety of functions that it is responsible for, Quantitative Research group provides unique growth opportunities for you to develop your abilities and your career. 

We make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental and physical health needs or particular family considerations.