Cross-Asset Risk Premia Research - Quantitative Strategist - Executive Director

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in London is seeking an Executive Director Quantitative Strategist for their Cross-Asset Risk Premia Research team. This role involves conducting innovative research, collaborating with internal teams, and presenting findings to clients. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative subject with strong coding skills in Python and a rich understanding of machine learning. The firm values diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative subject.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Previous experience in a research or structuring department of an investment bank or relevant buy-side experience.
• Excellent coding skills in Python.
• In-depth knowledge of machine learning and big data.
• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Team-player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research in cross-asset risk premia strategies.
• Contribute to and originate periodic and dedicated research publications focused on systematic strategies.
• Collaborate with internal sales and structuring teams.
• Present research findings to external clients and participate in client meetings.

Skills

Strong quantitative skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent coding skills in Python

Strong communication skills

Team-player attitude

Education

Master's or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative subject

Tools

Machine learning

Big data

Job description

Overview

Cross-Asset Risk Premia Research - Quantitative Strategist - Executive Director

JPMorgan Chase & Co., London, United Kingdom • Permanent • Full time • Competitive

Job Description

Join J.P. Morgan's Global Research team as an Executive Director Quantitative Strategist, where your expertise will contribute to cutting-edge research and systematic strategies. Collaborate with internal teams and present insights to external clients, leveraging your strong quantitative skills and analytical mindset. As an Executive Director Quantitative Strategist within our Cross-Asset Risk Premia Research team, you will conduct innovative research in cross-asset risk premia strategies, contribute to research publications, and collaborate with internal sales and structuring teams. Your role will involve presenting to external clients and participating in client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative research in cross-asset risk premia strategies.
• Contribute to and originate periodic and dedicated research publications focused on systematic strategies.
• Collaborate with internal sales and structuring teams.
• Present research findings to external clients and participate in client meetings.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative subject.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Previous experience in a research or structuring department of an investment bank or relevant buy-side experience.
• Excellent coding skills in Python.
• In-depth knowledge of machine learning and big data.
• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Team-player attitude.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Previous experience in quant equity and/or fixed income, credit strategies is a plus.

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.