Quantitative Trading & Research - Credit Quantitative Trading - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase
New York, NY
On-site

Who this role is best for

Credit quantitative researchers with advanced degrees and programming expertise will find this fast-paced, collaborative role in New York, NY, focusing on systematic trading and market-making across credit markets.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with advanced quantitative degrees and a background in credit market-making
    — “Experience in Credit market-making or related asset classes”
  • Professionals who thrive in collaborative environments with traders and technologists
    — “partner with traders, sales, and technologists to solve complex pricing, hedging/risk, inventory, distribution, and market-structure challenges”

Things to consider

  • Programming skills in C++ or Java are critical for implementation responsibilities
    — “Strong programming skills in C++, Java, or other object-oriented languages”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with systematic trading strategies and production code deployment
    — “Implement strategies in production code and enhance trading software systems”
  • Emphasize contributions to revenue growth through cross-team collaboration
    — “Collaborate with other teams to identify opportunities for revenue growth”
  • Showcase data-driven research and backtesting results in your projects
    — “Use data-driven techniques and backtesting to demonstrate performance improvements”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • innovative trading strategies
  • performance improvements
  • successful implementation
Typical background
degree in quantitative fieldindustry experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Quantitative TradingProgrammingData AnalysisMarket Knowledge

Preferred

Credit Market-makingAutomated Trading SystemsLow-latency Systems

Stack & domain

Quantitative Trading StrategiesData-driven TechniquesBacktestingProduction ImplementationClient Pricing DistributionTrading Software SystemsMarket-makingSystematic TradingCredit Market-makingFixed Income SecondaryPrimary ETF ActivitiesProbabilityStatisticsData AnalysisProgrammingC++JavaObject-oriented LanguagesLow-latency SystemsAutomated Trading SystemsLarge-scale Data SetsCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationAttention To DetailAdaptabilityLeadershipInnovationDecision MakingTime ManagementTeamworkFinanceQuantitative Trading

About the role

Original posting from JPMorgan Chase

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vice President to join our Credit Quantitative Trading (QT) team within JPMorgan Quantitative Trading and Research (QTR). This is a unique opportunity to be part of a global group where your quantitative research and engineering will directly influence our credit market-making and systematic trading franchise across corporate bonds, CDS indices, portfolios, fixed income secondary and primary ETF activities.

Job Summary

As a Vice President in FICC Quantitative Trading at JPMorganChase, you will partner with traders, sales, and technologists to solve complex pricing, hedging/risk, inventory, distribution, and market-structure challenges across FICC. You will drive initiatives from research and back-testing through production implementation and ongoing monitoring, delivering measurable business impact in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

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

Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or other quantitative subject

At least three 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 in Credit market-making or related asset classes

Familiarity with automated trading systems

Experience with large-scale data sets and optimizing low-latency systems

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative discipline

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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

Source: JPMorgan Chase careers

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