Currencies and Emerging Markets - Automated Trading Strategies – Analyst or Associate

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking an Analyst or Associate for their Automated Trading Strategies team. The role involves designing algorithmic trading solutions, collaborating with technology, and performing statistical analysis to optimize execution strategies. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills and a degree in a quantitative field.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Strong design and programming skills in C++/Java or other object-oriented languages.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithmic orders to execute on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with technology to develop low-latency infrastructure.

Skills

Programming

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

C++

Java

Python

Job description

Job Description:

The Automated Trading Strategies (ATS) group is looking for an Analyst/Associate to join our team. ATS is a cross-asset front-office team working on the JP Morgan trading floor here in London. You will join one of the biggest electronic trading franchises, with a primary focus on algorithmic order execution across macro assets.

Job summary:

As an Analyst or Associate within Currencies and Emerging Markets - Automated Trading Strategies, you will work in a dynamic environment to identify and design algorithmic trading solutions for clients’ needs, drive revenue, and expand the business. Responsibilities include designing trading and execution strategies, researching micro-patterns and trends, building applications and tools, and supporting daily operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithmic orders to execute on behalf of clients
• Formulate, analyze, and back-test strategies, models, and signals
• Collaborate with technology teams to develop scalable, low-latency infrastructure
• Perform statistical analysis of algorithmic order execution to improve strategies
• Develop transaction cost analysis models and reports to optimize client execution

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
• Strong programming skills in C++, Java, or similar object-oriented languages
• Focus on careful system and solution design and implementation
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with various teams
• Motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, eager to learn

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of statistics and machine learning, programming in Python
• Interest in market microstructures and systematic trading
• Creative problem-solving skills and openness to new methods
• Experience in FX, Commodities, and Rates markets is advantageous but not required

This role involves UK regulated activities and requires meeting UK regulatory standards, including potential approval by relevant authorities.