Rates Trading Strategies - Quantitative Trader - Associate or Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Quantitative Trader at the Associate or Vice President level in London. The successful candidate will develop and implement quantitative trading strategies focusing on linear Interest Rates products while working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in relevant fields.
• Strong programming skills in Python or Java.
• Demonstrated experience with large datasets and quantitative trading.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop quantitative trading strategies.
• Collaborate with technology teams to implement trading systems.
• Conduct back-testing and optimization of trading models.

Skills

Programming in Python

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

Optimization techniques

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, or computer science

Tools

KDB

SQL

Git

Job description

Rates Trading Strategies - Quantitative Trader - Associate or Vice President

LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom

• Job Identification 210607081
• Job Category Algo Trading
• Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank
• Posting Date 03/25/2025, 04:05 PM
• Locations LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom
• Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

The team is tasked with researching and delivering systematic, quantitative trading strategies, while maintaining correct risk and maximizing returns.

Job summary

As an Associate or Vice President within the Rates Trading Strategies team, you will research, develop, test, and implement quantitative trading strategies, with a focus on risk management and return maximization on linear Interest Rates products (Government Bonds, IR Swaps).

You will be responsible for collaborating with Quantitative Research, Voice Trading and Technology to deliver these strategies to production, and with the wider team to integrate them within a portfolio of strategies, in a fast-paced, results-orientated environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research of systematic alpha opportunities
• Develop and implement quantitative trading models, algorithms, and strategies
• Back-test and optimize trading strategies using rigorous analysis
• Originate innovative trading strategies in collaboration with the voice trading desks
• Collaborate with the technology teams to build and maintain robust trading systems
• Deliver an end-to-end product, from the idea to real-time trading

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• You have an advanced degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, statistics, or computer science.
• You demonstrate strong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages.
• You have hands-on experience processing with large tick datasets and research at scale.
• You demonstrate in-depth knowledge of statistical modelling and inference, machine learning, and optimization techniques.
• You have proven experience in quantitative trading with a demonstrable track record.
• You have an excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• You have ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• You have experience with high-frequency trading, electronic trading or algorithmic trading.
• You demonstrate knowledge of database systems (KDB, SQL)
• You have outstanding communication skills
• You have experience working collaboratively on common codebases using git

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.

About Us

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 ourFAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

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.