Global Rates - Automated Trading Strategies European Government Bond and Interest Rate Swaps

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in London is seeking an Associate or VP in Automated Trading Strategies focused on European Government Bond and Interest Rate Swaps markets. The role requires strong programming skills and experience in data analysis, risk management, and systematic trading. Candidates should possess a degree in a quantitative field and demonstrate strong analytical capabilities. This role offers a fast-paced environment with collaboration across various teams.

Qualifications

• A few years of relevant full‑time experience.
• Ability to understand and map data flows across applications.
• Experience with algorithmic trading.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify patterns and revenue opportunities.
• Contribute to research in pricing, risk management and execution strategies.
• Maintain and improve trading software systems and tools.

Skills

Strong programming skills in C++/Java

Good knowledge of statistics

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interest in markets and systematic trading

Education

Degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering, or other quantitative fields

Tools

Experience with KDB+/q

Job description

Global Rates - Automated Trading Strategies European Government Bond and Interest Rate Swaps - Associate or Vice President

LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom

Job Information

• Job Identification 210705941
• Job Category Algo Trading
• Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank
• Posting Date 01/28/2026, 02:37 PM
• Locations 25 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, Greater London, E14 5JP, GB
• Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Here’s a unique opportunity to join the ATS team in London, where your focus will be on the dynamic and competitive world of European Government Bond and Interest Rate Swaps markets.

Job summary:

As an Associate or VP in Automated Trading Strategies, you will be primarily focusing on European Government Bond and Interest Rate Swaps markets. The Automated Trading Strategies (ATS) group is responsible for systematic trading across FX, Rates, Commodities, and Credit markets, designing and implementing automated pricing, risk management and hedging, and order execution strategies. ATS works closely with other internal parties (voice trading desks, sales, product, and technology) to understand the needs of clients and advance JPMorgan’s market‑leading electronic services.

You must be responsible, independent, driven, and able to work in smooth collaboration with the wider team. The environment is fast‑paced and challenging. The group is globally distributed so clear written and verbal communication is required. Members of the team are also expected to cover a wider range of responsibilities – spanning trading, quantitative research, and technology – and some on‑call time will be expected.

Job Responsibilities

• Analysis of data to identify patterns and revenue opportunities
• Contribute to research in pricing, risk management and execution strategies
• Expand the group’s library of modelling, analytics, and automation tools
• Review trading performance and make data‑driven decisions
• Maintain and improve trading software systems and tools
• Resolve day‑to‑day trading issues
• End‑to‑end ownership of trading pipeline from idea generation and research to releasing software to production and monitoring it

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• You have a degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering, or other quantitative fields
• You have a few years of relevant full‑time experience
• You demonstrate strong programming skills in C++/Java or other object‑oriented languages
• You demonstrate good knowledge of statistics and machine learning
• You have attention to detail, adaptability, driven and collaborative
• You demonstrate interest in markets and systematic trading

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Ability to understand and map data flows across applications and data sources
• Prior experience in Rates markets (cash or swaps)
• Experience with algorithmic trading
• Knowledge of order types, L2 market data, and central limit order books
• Experience with KDB+/q

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. Visit ourFAQs 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.