Front-Office Quant Trading & Research Lead – Commodities

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in London is seeking a Vice President in the Commodities Quantitative Trading and Research team to support our global base and precious metals businesses.

You will work with a collaborative team, applying your quantitative skills to solve complex challenges and influence trading strategies. In this front office role, you will have the opportunity to influence trading strategies and contribute to the success of our business.

Qualifications

• Advanced graduate degree in a quantitative field with strong math modeling.
• Experience in front office trading environments preferred.
• Proficiency in pricing models and hedging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing models and risk management strategies for base and precious metals businesses
• Implement models within quantitative libraries and trading/risk platforms, ensuring thorough testing and clear documentation
• Provide analytical support to internal clients by troubleshooting and resolving model-related issues
• Enhance and maintain the risk management platform used by traders to hedge trades and aggregate positions
• Collaborate closely with trading and sales teams to address challenges and identify new opportunities

Skills

Quantitative research

Programming

Derivatives pricing

Hedging techniques

Front office trading

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in quantitative field

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in London is seeking a Vice President in the Commodities Quantitative Trading and Research team to support our global base and precious metals businesses.

You will work with a collaborative team, applying your quantitative skills to solve complex challenges and influence trading strategies. In this front office role, you will have the opportunity to influence trading strategies and contribute to the success of our business.