Global Commodities - Automated Trading Strategies - Analyst

IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis); London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Trading Strategist Analyst to join their Automated Trading Strategies team in London. This role involves analyzing data for revenue opportunities and developing trading models. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and strong programming skills, with at least one year of relevant experience. This opportunity offers career growth and the chance to work with advanced trading technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in similar roles.
• Foundational knowledge of statistics and data analysis techniques.
• Interest or experience in market microstructure and systematic trading.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify patterns and revenue opportunities.
• Conduct research to develop models and methods for trading problems.
• Back test and assess pricing, risk management, and execution strategies.
• Review trading performance data to make data-driven decisions.
• Maintain and improve trading software systems and tools.

Skills

Strong programming skills

Excellent research skills

Attention to detail

Adaptable and driven

Collaborative mindset

Strong interest in markets

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or other quantitative fields

Tools

KDB+/q

Python

Job description

Step into a pivotal role with J.P. Morgan's Automated Trading Strategies team in Singapore, where you will be at the forefront of systematic trading in global macro markets. This opportunity offers career growth and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in commodities trading. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive revenue and expand our business.

As a Trading Strategist Analyst within the Automated Trading Strategies team, you will be part of the front-office team on the trading floor in Singapore. You will focus on commodities markets, including precious and base metals, energy, agricultural, and indices products. Your work will directly impact our trading strategies and contribute to the firm's success in global macro markets.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze data to identify patterns and revenue opportunities
• Conduct research to develop models and methods for trading problems
• Back test and assess pricing, risk management, and execution strategies
• Review trading performance data to make data-driven decisions
• Maintain and improve trading software systems and tools
• Expand the group's library of modeling, analytics, and automation tools
• Resolve day-to-day trading issues

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in similar roles
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or other quantitative fields
• Strong programming skills
• Excellent research skills
• Attention to detail, adaptable, driven, and collaborative
• Strong interest in markets and systematic trading

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Foundational knowledge of statistics and data analysis techniques
• Interest or experience in market microstructure and systematic trading
• Knowledge of order types, L2 market data, and central limit order books
• Experience with KDB+/q and Python

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.