Quantitative Trading & Research - FICC Quantitative Trading - Algorithmic Execution - Analyst o[...]

The Quantitative Trading & Research group is a cross‑asset front‑office team working on the JP Morgan trading floor here in London, looking for an Analyst or Associate to join the team. You will join one of the biggest electronic trading franchises, with a primary focus on the algorithmic order execution across macro. As an Analyst or Associate you will work in a dynamic and rewarding environment to identify and design algorithmic trading solutions for clients' needs, drive revenue and expand the business. You will cover a wide range of responsibilities, including designing trading and execution strategies, researching micro‑patterns and trends, building applications and tools, and supporting day‑to‑day operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithmic orders to execute on behalf of clients.
• Formulate, analyse and back‑test strategies, models, and signals.
• Collaborate with technology to develop cutting‑edge low‑latency infrastructure that meets business needs in a scalable manner.
• Perform statistical analysis of algorithmic order execution to drive iterative improvements.
• Develop real‑time and post‑trade transaction cost analysis models to optimise the algorithmic execution.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent/quantitative field.
• Strong programming skills in Java/C++ or any other object‑oriented languages.
• Oriented towards careful system design and implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for frequent interaction with clients, and different teams, including Voice Trading, Sales, Product, Research and Technology.
• Highly motivated, attention to detail, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Good knowledge of statistics and/or machine learning.
• Interest in quantitative systematic trading across asset classes.
• Strategic and creative thinking when faced with problems and opportunities, eager to explore and learn.
• Any experience in FX, Commodities, and/or Rates markets, or familiarity with trading concepts and terminology is useful but not essential.

This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.

About Us J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first‑class business in a first‑class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long‑term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. 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.

About the Team J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.