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

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment bank in London is seeking an Analyst or Associate to join the Automated Trading Strategies team. The role focuses on European Government Bond and Interest Rate Swaps markets, involving data analysis, back testing, and enhancing trading software systems. Candidates should possess a degree in a quantitative field, strong programming skills in C++ or Java, and a keen interest in systematic trading. The environment is fast-paced and requires effective communication and collaboration as the team engages in various trading and quantitative research tasks.

Qualifications

• Relevant full‑time experience.
• Ability to understand and map data flows across applications and data sources.
• Prior experience in Rates markets (cash or swaps) is a plus.

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.
• Review trading performance and make data‑driven decisions.
• Maintain and improve trading software systems and tools.
• Resolve day‑to‑day trading issues.

Skills

Strong programming skills in C++/Java or other object‑oriented languages

Good knowledge of statistics and machine learning

Attention to detail

Adaptable

Collaborative

Interest in markets and systematic trading

Education

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

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 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
• Conduct back testing and assess 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

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering, or other quantitative fields
• Relevant full‑time experience
• Strong programming skills in C++/Java or other object‑oriented languages
• Good knowledge of statistics and machine learning
• Attention to detail, adaptable, driven, and collaborative
• 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.