VP, Quant Trading & Research — Analytics & Automation

JPMorganChase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Vice President for the Quantitative Trading and Research (QTR) team in London.

The role develops and maintains advanced mathematical models, ML methods, and robust infrastructure to optimize revenue, manage risk, and automate workflows within Prime Finance. You will collaborate with trading, technology, and risk teams, translate complex quantitative ideas for executives, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to alpha signals and hedging strategies.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Statistics, AI/ML, CS, OR or related field.
• Strong background in AI, ML, OR, or revenue/yield management.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and modeling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mathematical, statistical, and ML models to optimize revenue and profitability.
• Apply operations research to automate and enhance traders' decision-making and inventory management.
• Analyse market data to uncover patterns and inform strategy.
• Research alpha signals and automated hedging strategies.
• Collaborate with trading, technology, and risk teams to deliver quantitative tools and solutions.
• Build and maintain robust infrastructure for model deployment and analytics delivery.
• Ensure models meet risk management standards.
• Continuously improve models and methodologies to evolving business needs.
• Communicate quantitative concepts to senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Document models, methodologies, and processes for transparency.

Skills

Advanced degree in statistics/AI/ML/OR

Python

Statistics & optimization

Communication

Cross-functional work

Education

Masters or PhD in Statistics/AI/ML/CS/OR

Tools

Python

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Gurobi/CPLEX

Job description

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Vice President for the Quantitative Trading and Research (QTR) team in London.

The role develops and maintains advanced mathematical models, ML methods, and robust infrastructure to optimize revenue, manage risk, and automate workflows within Prime Finance. You will collaborate with trading, technology, and risk teams, translate complex quantitative ideas for executives, mentor junior researchers, and contribute to alpha signals and hedging strategies.