VP, Quantitative Trading & Research — Global Commodities

JP Morgan Chase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking an Associate or Vice President for the Global Commodities, Quantitative Trading & Research team. The role focuses on base metals, bullion, energy, gas, and commodity indices, driving pricing, risk management, and hedging through algorithmic and automated approaches.

You will design trading strategies, build tools, and collaborate with international teams to expand revenue and trading capabilities while adhering to risk and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Solid design and programming skills focused on Java and Python.
• Experience applying agile software development in front-office trading.
• Interest in market microstructures and quantitative commodities trading.
• Attention to detail, adaptable and eager to learn.
• Proficiency with market and product terminology.
• Think strategically and creatively when solving problems.
• Thrive under competitive pressures while focusing on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Design trading and execution strategies and researching micro-patterns and trends
• Build, maintaining and upgrading applications & tools; also supporting day-to-day operation
• Work with trading professionals in various countries to create software for pricing algorithms for various Commodities, using Python and Java
• Derive automatic hedging solutions with risk managers to extract the best values out of our flows
• Work in close collaboration with sales to explore ways to expand our e-commerce footprint in the region
• Look for unique automated trading opportunities to drive our trading revenue
• Understand firm's approach and policies for managing risks in relevant business and applicable legal and regulatory rules, and follows policies
• Balance potentially competing needs across clients, internal partners and the firm

Skills

Java

Python

Agile methodologies

Market microstructures

Quantitative commodities trading

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering

Tools

KDB+/q

Job description

J.P. Morgan is seeking an Associate or Vice President for the Global Commodities, Quantitative Trading & Research team. The role focuses on base metals, bullion, energy, gas, and commodity indices, driving pricing, risk management, and hedging through algorithmic and automated approaches.

You will design trading strategies, build tools, and collaborate with international teams to expand revenue and trading capabilities while adhering to risk and regulatory requirements.