Quantitative Markets Research Associate (Off-Cycle)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an off-cycle associate for the Quantitative Trading & Research Market team in London. You will help build models, price and hedge a range of financial products, and support research that informs trading decisions and risk management.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, practical skills, and potential offers of full-time employment based on performance. Collaboration across desks and regions is a core focus.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD program in a relevant field.
• Graduating between September 2026 and March 2028.
• Shows programming experience (e.g., Python, C++, or similar).
• Demonstrates analytical, quantitative, and problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrates research skills (coursework, projects or papers).
• Works well in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Can present findings clearly to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mathematical models, algorithms, and supporting infrastructure.
• Value and hedge financial transactions across a range of products.
• Support quantitative modeling and research informing trading strategies.
• Collaborate with trading teams to apply research insights in markets.
• Partner with researchers, technologists, traders, marketing, and risk teams.
• Conduct alpha research, calibrate parameters, and optimize pricing of instruments.
• Manage risk in existing portfolios.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Programming experience

Education

PhD in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, CS, data science or ML

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an off-cycle associate for the Quantitative Trading & Research Market team in London. You will help build models, price and hedge a range of financial products, and support research that informs trading decisions and risk management.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, practical skills, and potential offers of full-time employment based on performance. Collaboration across desks and regions is a core focus.