Lead Quant Research & Trading — Commodities & Metals

JPMorgan Chase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan in London is seeking a Vice President for the Commodities Quantitative Trading and Research team to support base and precious metals businesses.

You will work with a collaborative team, applying advanced quantitative methods to develop pricing models and drive trading decisions. In this front-office role, you will implement models, test thoroughly, and partner with trading desks to hedge risk and identify opportunities, while guiding projects with strong communication and technical

Qualifications

• Advanced graduate degree in a quantitative field.
• Experience in a front office trading environment, preferably commodities or FX.
• Proficiency in derivatives pricing models and hedging techniques.
• Strong programming skills across multiple languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing models and risk management strategies for base and precious metals businesses.
• Implement models within quantitative libraries and trading/risk platforms, ensuring thorough testing and clear documentation.
• Provide analytical support to internal clients by troubleshooting and resolving model-related issues.
• Enhance and maintain the risk management platform used by traders to hedge trades and aggregate positions.
• Collaborate closely with trading and sales teams to address challenges and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Quantitative degree

Front office experience

Derivatives pricing

Programming skills

Communication skills

Education

Quantitative field degree (MS/PhD)

Job description

J.P. Morgan in London is seeking a Vice President for the Commodities Quantitative Trading and Research team to support base and precious metals businesses.

You will work with a collaborative team, applying advanced quantitative methods to develop pricing models and drive trading decisions. In this front-office role, you will implement models, test thoroughly, and partner with trading desks to hedge risk and identify opportunities, while guiding projects with strong communication and technical