Quantitative Trading & Research - Commodities - Metals - Vice President

Next Frontier Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Vice President in London within the Commodities Quantitative Trading and Research team. You will support global base and precious metals businesses, applying advanced quantitative skills to influence trading strategies and business outcomes.

You will work in a front office environment, collaborating with traders and sales teams to innovate and implement pricing models, risk management solutions, and analytical tooling in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Advanced graduate degree in a quantitative field with strong mathematical modeling and implementation.
• Front office trading experience, preferably commodities or FX.
• Proficiency in derivatives pricing models and hedging techniques.
• Strong programming skills across multiple languages.
• Business-driven with excellent communication and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Front office trading experience

Programming languages

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Advanced quantitative degree

Job description

Join a team where your quantitative expertise will shape the future of commodities trading. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of financial innovation, collaborating with talented professionals and making a tangible impact on global markets. You will help deliver solutions that empower our trading desks and stakeholders. If you are passionate about quantitative research and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Job Summary:

As a Vice President within the Commodities Quantitative Trading and Research team in London, you will support our global base and precious metals businesses. You will work alongside a collaborative team, applying your quantitative skills to solve complex challenges and drive business outcomes. In this front office role, you will have the opportunity to influence trading strategies and contribute to the success of our business. You will be empowered to innovate and develop your expertise in a fast-paced environment.

Job 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.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Advanced graduate degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or Computer Science, with a strong foundation in advanced mathematical models and their implementation
• Experience in a front office trading environment, preferably within commodities or FX
• Proficiency in derivatives pricing models and hedging techniques
• Strong programming skills and experience across multiple programming languages
• Business-driven approach with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead projects

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience with commodities or FX markets

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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. Drive innovation in quantitative trading and research for commodities, supporting global metals businesses and front office teams.