Corporate & Investment Bank - Currencies Emerging Markets Trading - Analyst

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Camden Town is seeking an Analyst for its Currencies Emerging Markets Trading team. The successful candidate will manage risk and liquidity, execute trading strategies, and develop analytics for J.P. Morgan's electronic FX franchise. A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and programming skills in Python, C++, or Java are required. This role is integral to dynamic trading operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in Object-Oriented Programming.
• Interest in quantitative trading.

Responsibilities

• Manage J.P. Morgan's electronic FX franchise.
• Develop and refine trading strategies.

Skills

Programming (Python, C++, Java)

Market microstructures knowledge

Data analytics

KDB experience

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Job description

Corporate & Investment Bank - Currencies Emerging Markets Trading - Analyst

Job Description

J.P. Morgan is a top tier liquidity and algorithmic execution provider in global fixed income, currencies and commodities markets offering competitive pricing across macro assets in cash and derivative products. This role sits within the front office and will be working in a dynamic and busy trading floor environment.

Job summary

As an Analyst in the Currencies Emerging Markets Trading team, you will play an active role in managing risk, liquidity and exposure and driving all aspects of the trading desk: pre-trade analysis, trade execution, the design of optimal risk management & alpha research. You will be placed with the desk which primarily deals in fixed income and foreign exchange. You will be servicing institutional/corporate accounts and manage the electronic FX trading platform.

Job Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is managing JPM's electronic FX franchise including price delivery, risk management and data analytics.
• Develop, backtest and refine trading strategies using a broad range of data sources.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science.
• Object-Oriented Programming experience with one of Python, C++ or Java.
• Interest in market microstructures and quantitative trading.
• Experience with KDB is an advantage.
• Experience of having managed client relationships directly will be an added advantage.

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. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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.