Off-Cycle Quantitative Markets Research Analyst

Fairygodboss; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase's Quantitative Trading & Research Markets team is seeking an off-cycle analyst to join a leading quantitative modeling group focused on systematic trading, financial engineering, data analytics, and portfolio optimization.

You will collaborate with traders, technologists and risk managers, develop and hedge models, support research, and help deploy strategies across products and regions, with opportunities for full-time offers upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in a relevant field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, computer science, data science, or machine learning).
• Graduating between September 2026 to March 2028.
• Demonstrates computer programming experience (e.g., Python, C++, or another programming language).
• Demonstrates analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates research skills (through coursework, projects, or academic work).
• Works effectively in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Presents findings clearly to non-technical audiences through written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mathematical models and cutting-edge algorithms, methodologies, and supporting infrastructure.
• Value and hedge financial transactions across a range of products, from flow products to complex derivative deals.
• Support quantitative modeling and research that inform trading strategies and decision-making.
• Collaborate with trading teams to translate research insights into practical market applications.
• Partner with quantitative researchers, technologists, traders, marketing, and risk managers across teams.
• Conduct alpha research, calibrate model parameters, and optimize pricing of financial instruments to support growth and market share.
• Manage risk in existing portfolios.

Skills

Programming

Analytical

Research

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's program

Job description

JPMorganChase's Quantitative Trading & Research Markets team is seeking an off-cycle analyst to join a leading quantitative modeling group focused on systematic trading, financial engineering, data analytics, and portfolio optimization.

You will collaborate with traders, technologists and risk managers, develop and hedge models, support research, and help deploy strategies across products and regions, with opportunities for full-time offers upon successful completion.