Quant Analytics: Cash Equities Automation & Optimization

JPMorganChase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Greater London is seeking an Associate or Vice President in Quantitative Research. The role involves optimizing and automating trading processes through advanced analytics and quantitative models. Candidates should have a graduate degree in a quantitative field, strong analytical skills, and 1-3 years of experience in finance. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact financial markets using cutting-edge methodologies.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Economics; PhD preferred.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex research clearly.
• Strong software design and development skills using Python.
• 1 to 3 years' experience in finance; knowledge of electronic trading preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with trading to build analytics and processes that optimize trading.
• Develop models for systematic market making using statistics or machine learning.
• Support implementation of analytics and analyze their performance.
• Communicate with the business to manage inventory and risk effectively.
• Contribute to the development of trading signals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative problem-solving

Software development (Python)

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Graduate degree in a quantitative field

PhD degree preferred

Tools

KDB/Q

Job description

A leading global financial services firm in Greater London is seeking an Associate or Vice President in Quantitative Research. The role involves optimizing and automating trading processes through advanced analytics and quantitative models. Candidates should have a graduate degree in a quantitative field, strong analytical skills, and 1-3 years of experience in finance. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact financial markets using cutting-edge methodologies.