Global Rates - Automated Trading Strategies - Fixed Income Financing - Analyst or Associate

JPMorgan Chase; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader seeks an Associate in Automated Trading Strategies to enhance electronic trading solutions. In this role, you will analyze data for revenue opportunities and collaborate with a diverse team to execute systematic trading strategies. A strong background in programming (C++, Java) and a degree in a quantitative field are essential. Your work will drive business success in a fast-paced environment and will directly impact trading performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or related fields.
• Relevant full-time experience in a quantitative area.
• Demonstrated programming skills in C++ and Java.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data to identify revenue opportunities.
• Conduct backtesting and assess strategies.
• Expand the group's library of modelling and automation tools.
• Review trading performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Resolve day-to-day trading issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

Programming skills in C++

Programming skills in Java

Knowledge of statistics

Machine learning

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Collaborative approach

Interest in markets

Education

Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, or engineering

Tools

KDB+/q

Job description

Overview

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of systematic trading in Fixed Income Financing (Repo) markets. As an Associate in Automated Trading Strategies, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of electronic trading by designing and implementing advanced pricing, risk management, and execution strategies. Collaborate with talented colleagues across trading, sales, product, and technology, and make a direct impact on market‑leading electronic services.

This is a fast‑paced, challenging environment where your ideas and expertise will help drive business success. As an Associate in Automated Trading Strategies within the Fixed Income Financing team, you will play a key role in developing and executing systematic trading strategies. You will work closely with a globally distributed team, collaborating across trading, quantitative research, and technology. You will have the chance to contribute to innovative solutions, enhance trading performance, and support the growth of our electronic trading capabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyse data to identify patterns and revenue opportunities
• Conduct backtesting 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
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, including voice trading desks, sales, product, and technology
• Communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats within a globally distributed team
• Contribute to a wide range of responsibilities spanning trading, quantitative research, and technology
• Participate in on‑call support as required

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or other quantitative fields
• Relevant full‑time experience in a related area
• Demonstrated programming skills in C++, Java, or other object‑oriented languages
• Good knowledge of statistics and machine learning
• Attention to detail, adaptability, drive, and collaborative approach
• Demonstrated 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, Level 2 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 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.