Global Rates - Automated Trading Strategies - European Government Bonds and Interest Rate Swaps[...]

JPMorganChase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader in London seeks an Analyst or Associate in Automated Trading Strategies. The role involves analyzing data on European Government Bond and Interest Rate Swaps, conducting back testing, and maintaining trading software. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in quantitative fields and exhibit programming skills in C++/Java. The position demands collaboration and effective communication in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation is offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• You have relevant full-time experience.
• Demonstrate strong programming skills.
• Demonstrate interest in markets and systematic trading.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of data to identify patterns and revenue opportunities.
• Conduct back testing and assess pricing, risk management and execution strategies.
• Expand the group’s library of modelling, analytics, and automation tools.

Skills

Programming skills in C++/Java

Knowledge of statistics

Machine learning

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

KDB+/q

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 Analyst or Associate 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 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, are 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.

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 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.