2027 Markets Quantitative Trading & Research Associate Program - Off-Cycle Internship - Hong Kong

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. invites talented graduates-to-be to join the Quantitative Trading & Research (QTR) program in Hong Kong for 3–6 months. You will build mathematical models, gain exposure to risk modeling and investment banking, and work on hands-on projects with mentorship and a speaker series.

Success in the program may lead to full-time opportunities. You will collaborate with traders, risk managers and engineers to develop quantitative tools for pricing, hedging, and trading across

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in a quantitative field.
• Programming proficiency in Python, Java, C++, or C#.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist across derivatives pricing, risk management and electronic execution to drive innovation.
• Collaborate with traders, marketers and risk managers to promote ideas and valuation.
• Develop models for pricing, hedging, and risk measurement of derivative securities.
• Support OTC and electronic trading by explaining model behavior and risk sources.
• Assess model suitability, monitor model risk, and implement production models.
• Design high-performance algorithms and software frameworks for analytics.
• Apply ML and analytics to enhance sales, risk management and portfolios.
• Identify revenue opportunities and contribute to cross-asset insights.

Skills

Programming: Python/Java/C++

Quantitative modeling

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

PhD in a quantitative field

Expected graduation beyond December 2027

Tools

Python

C++

Machine learning

Job description

Quantitative Trading & Research (QTR) is an expert quantitative modeling group in J.P. Morgan, as well as a leader in financial engineering, data analytics, statistical modeling and portfolio management. We’re looking for innovative problem-solvers who enjoy building complex solutions that support global business.

Over the duration of 3 - 6 months, you’ll build mathematical models and tools, gain exposure to risk modeling and investment banking, and develop through hands-on projects, mentorship, and a speaker series.

Based on your individual achievements, those who successfully complete the program may receive offers of full-time employment.

Job Responsibilities

• As an associate in Quantitative Trading & Research (QTR), you will get exposure across Derivatives Pricing, Risk Management & Electronic Execution and Systematic, Data-Driven Trading Analytics teams that drive innovation and process optimization using machine learning (e.g., collaborative filtering, deep learning, reinforcement learning) across sales/client engagement, risk, portfolio optimization, and electronic trading/market making.
• Partner with traders, marketers, and risk managers across products and regions to promote sales, client interaction, product innovation, valuation, and risk management.
• Develop and implement mathematical models for pricing, hedging, and risk measurement of derivative securities, as well as models for algorithmic and Delta-One strategies and inventory management.
• Support both OTC and electronic trading activities by explaining model behavior, identifying major sources of risk in portfolios, carrying out scenario analyses, developing and delivering quantitative tools, and researching new trading ideas. .
• Assess the appropriateness and limitations of quantitative models, monitor associated model risk, and implement valuation, risk, and trading models in production systems.
• Design efficient numerical algorithms and implementing high performance computing solutions; design and develop software frameworks for analytics and their delivery to systems and applications.
• You will apply machine learning and other advanced analytics to enhance sales and client engagement, risk management, portfolio optimization, and electronic trading and market making.
• Contribute to business outcomes and client franchise; identify revenue opportunities; develop market intuition, including cross-asset impacts.
• You will apply advanced analytics to pricing, hedging, and idea generation; research medium to high-frequency trading strategies; develop portfolio construction methods and new systematic modeling approaches.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Expected graduation beyond December 2027
• Currently pursuing a PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, C#)
• You demonstrate quantitative and problem-solving skills as well as research ability
• You are good at communicating concepts and ideas, both verbally and via documentation, and explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Understanding of advanced mathematics arising in financial modelling (probability theory, stochastic calculus, partial differential equations, numerical analysis, optimization, machine learning, statistics, econometrics…)
• Knowledge of options pricing theory, trading algorithms or financial regulations
• Beyond that, we’re interested in the things that make you unique: personal qualities, outside interests and achievements beyond academia and profession
• Candidates requiring visa sponsorship may apply

Application Deadline

29 November (23:59 Hong Kong time)

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