Prime Financial Services - Futures Execution Product, Product Management – Associate

J.P. MORGAN; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking an Associate in the Futures Execution Product team. The role involves shaping algorithmic trading products, collaborating with clients, and conducting in-depth analysis. Candidates should have a strong quantitative background, experience in electronic trading, and proficiency in Q/kdb and Python. This position offers the opportunity to engage with cross-functional teams and enhance the trading experience for institutional clients. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment feature in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electronic trading experience required.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills necessary.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead product management initiatives across algorithmic trading.
• Produce analysis of product usage and trading performance.
• Work closely with clients to enhance trading experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical proficiency in Q/kdb

Experience in Python

Quantitative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Data and analytics reporting platforms

Job description

As an Associate in the Futures Execution Product team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of algorithmic trading products. This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your analytical skills and technical proficiency to deliver innovative solutions to our clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage directly with clients to enhance their trading experience.

As an Associate in the Futures Execution Product team, you will be instrumental in delivering cutting-edge algorithmic trading solutions to institutional clients. You will work closely with business partners across the Global Futures Sales and Trading organization to understand client needs and provide tailored solutions. Your role will involve producing in-depth analysis of product usage and trading performance, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and maintaining a strong knowledge of futures trading and analytics.

Job Responsibilities:

• Define and lead product management initiatives across the algorithmic & analytics trading product suite.
• Interact with clients to understand their needs and offer J.P. Morgan's Futures algorithmic product suite solutions.
• Partner with business analysts, core technology, legal/compliance, operations, and sales and trading teams to optimize product functionality.
• Produce in-depth analysis of product usage, client trends, and trading performance.
• Leverage analytical skills to analyze large data sets and provide actionable results.
• Maintain a working knowledge of futures trading and associated analytics.
• Ensure adherence with all relevant regulatory and control agenda requirements.
• Be an integral member of the Futures Execution Product team, working together to provide a positive client experience.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of electronic trading experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Experience in Q/kdb and Python.
• Ability to interact with clients professionally and maturely.
• Technical experience with data and analytics reporting platforms.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience in algorithmic trading.
• Familiarity with global futures markets.
• Ability to produce TCA analysis and execution consultations.
• Strong cross-functional relationship-building skills.
• Innovative problem-solving abilities.

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.

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.