Global Rates - Automated Trading Strategies - European Government Bonds - Analyst or Associate

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Analyst or Associate to join their Automated Trading Strategies team in London. This role focuses on European Government Bond markets, where you'll analyze data, conduct back testing, and enhance trading software systems. As part of a globally distributed team, you'll collaborate closely with various departments to advance market-leading electronic services. If you possess strong programming skills and a keen interest in systematic trading, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantitative fields like computer science, math, or engineering.
• Strong programming skills in C++/Java and knowledge of statistics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify patterns and revenue opportunities.
• Conduct back testing and assess pricing and execution strategies.
• Maintain and improve trading software systems and tools.

Skills

C++

Java

Statistical Analysis

Machine Learning

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics

Degree in Engineering

Tools

KDB+/q

Job description

Global Rates - Automated Trading Strategies - European Government Bonds - Analyst or Associate, London

Client:

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6fc51c772a7f

Job Views:

6

Posted:

04.04.2025

Expiry Date:

19.05.2025

Job Description:

As an Analyst or Associate in Automated Trading Strategies, you will be primarily focusing on European Government Bond 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 wide 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
• Conduct back testing and assessing pricing, risk management and execution strategies
• Expand the group’s library of modelling, analytics, and automation tools
• Review trading performance and making data driven decisions
• Maintain and improve trading software systems and tools
• Resolve day-to-day trading issues

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• You have a degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering, or other quantitative fields
• You have 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, adaptable, 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)
• 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.

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