CurrenciesandEmergingMarkets-AutomatedTradingStrategies-AnalystorAssociate

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Analyst/Associate in a leading financial services firm, where you will design algorithmic trading solutions that drive revenue and expand business. This role offers a rewarding environment, allowing you to engage in statistical analysis, collaborate on cutting-edge technology, and optimize trading strategies. With a focus on innovation and excellence, you'll work closely with various teams to enhance client experiences and deliver impactful solutions. If you're passionate about finance, technology, and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• Strong programming skills in C++ or Java, with good communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithmic orders for client execution.
• Collaborate with technology to develop low-latency infrastructure.

Skills

C++

Java

Statistical Analysis

Machine Learning

Python

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics

Degree in Computer Science

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 the algorithmic order execution across macro.

Job summary:

As a Analyst or Associate within Currencies and Emerging Markets - Automated Trading Strategies, 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 and reports to help clients optimize their algorithmic execution

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent/ quantitative field
• Strong design and programming skills in C++/Java or other object-oriented languages
• Oriented towards careful system and solution design and implementation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for frequent interaction and partnership with different teams, including Clients, 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, programming skills in Python
• Interest in market microstructures and quantitative systematic trading across asset classes
• Strategic and creative thinking when faced with problems and opportunities, eager to explore new ways of doing things
• Experience in FX, Commodities, and Rates markets and general 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 the Team

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.

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