Quantitative Trading & Research - Markets Capital - Associate
JPMorganChase
New York, NY, USA
Job Description
As an Associate on the Quantitative Trading & Research Markets Capital (QTRMC) team, you will be working on in building financial engineering, data analytics, statistical modeling and portfolio management and partners with traders, marketers and risk managers across all products and regions, contributes to sales and client interaction, product innovation, valuation and risk management, inventory and portfolio optimization, electronic trading and market making, and appropriate financial risk controls. The QTRMC team's mission is to build the models and infrastructure used for the risk management of Market Risk such as of VaR/Stress/FRTB. We also work closely with Front Office and Market Risk functions to develop tools and utilities for model development and risk management purposes.
Job Responsibility
- Implementation of the next generation of risk analytics platform and assess model performance, perform back testing analysis and P&L attribution;
- Improve performance and scalability of analytics algorithms and develop and enhance mathematical models for VaR/Stress/FRTB;
- Assess the appropriateness of quantitative models and their limitations, identifying and monitoring the associated model risk;
- Design efficient numerical algorithms and implementing high performance computing solutions;
- Design and develop software frameworks for analytics and their delivery to systems and applications.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Advanced degree (PhD, MSc, or equivalent) in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering etc.
- Strong Python and/or C++ coding skills for model development
- Data analytics using open-source Python packages (pandas / NumPy / scikit-learn)Basic understanding of
- product knowledge across a range of asset classes – Credit, Rates, Equities, Commodities, FX & SPG;
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to present findings to a non-technical audience
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Experience in securitized products trading or modeling
- Experience in VaR/Stress/FRTB
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.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
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.
The Quantitative Trading & Research Markets Capital team builds the models and infrastructure used for the risk management.