Quantitative Trading & Research - Quantitative Researcher for Systematic Volatility Trading – Associate/ Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Hong Kong invites applications for an Associate/ Vice President role in Quantitative Trading & Research (QTR).

The APAC Systematic Trading team conducts data-driven research, backtesting and implementation across listed and OTC derivatives, aiming to improve pricing, hedging and risk management. You will partner with trading, quantitative research and technology to move ideas from concept to production, with growing ownership over time and performance monitoring across

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in a quantitative field (math, stats, CS, engineering, physics, financial engineering)
• Strong quantitative/analytical skills; ability to frame trading questions as data problems
• Experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, derivatives, market microstructure
• Strong Python skills (Pandas, NumPy)
• Ability to handle large, multi-source datasets and draw robust conclusions
• Good communication of research results to non-technical partners

Responsibilities

• Work with trading desks to identify systematic improvements in quoting, hedging, execution and risk management.
• Research, backtest and implement quantitative strategies for derivatives trading and market making; develop data-driven models using market data, trade data, risk data and performance analytics.
• Design backtesting and simulation frameworks to evaluate strategy performance under realistic market conditions; analyze model performance using various metrics.
• Partner with technology teams to move research models into production workflows with monitoring, diagnostics and controls.
• Support live strategy monitoring, model calibration, performance review and production issue analysis.
• Communicate research and performance results clearly to trading and technology partners.

Skills

Python

Quantitative analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

C++/Java knowledge

Education

PhD or Master’s in quantitative field

Tools

KDB/q

Pandas

NumPy

Job description

Quantitative Trading & Research - Quantitative Researcher for Systematic Volatility Trading – Associate/ Vice President

Central and Western, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Job Information

• Job Identification 210692988
• Job Category Algo Trading
• Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank
• Posting Date 08/07/2026, 09:22 AM
• Locations Chater House, 8 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, HKI, 999077, HK
• Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Are you interested in derivatives trading, quantitative modelling, market microstructure and data-driven investment strategies? Join Quantitative Trading & Research (QTR) group APAC Systematic Trading team to contribute to the development of systematic trading, hedging and pricing capabilities across listed and OTC derivatives markets.

As an Associate/ Vice President in the QTR Systematic Trading APAC team, you will work with trading, quantitative research, technology and data partners to research, backtest and implement systematic strategies. The role will involve empirical data analysis, model development, strategy research, production implementation support and ongoing performance monitoring. The candidate will contribute across the full research lifecycle, from idea generation and data analysis to model validation and live strategy review, with increasing ownership over time.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with trading desks to identify opportunities for systematic improvements in quoting, hedging, execution and risk management.
• Research, backtest and help implement quantitative strategies for derivatives trading and market making; develop data-driven models using market data, trade data, risk data and performance analytics.
• Design backtesting and simulation frameworks to evaluate strategy performance under realistic market conditions; analyze model performance using various metrics.
• Partner with technology teams to move research models into production workflows with monitoring, diagnostics and controls.
• Support live strategy monitoring, model calibration, performance review and production issue analysis.
• Communicate research and performance results clearly to trading and technology partners.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• PhD or Master’s Degree in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, physics, financial engineering or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with ability to formulate trading questions as data and modelling problems.
• Relevant experience in quantitative research, systematic trading, derivatives, market microstructure, algorithmic execution or financial data analysis.
• Strong Python programming skills, including pandas, numpy and common scientific computing libraries.
• Ability to work with large, multi-source datasets and turn empirical analysis into robust conclusions.
• Good communication skills, with ability to explain research results, assumptions and limitations clearly.
• Practical mindset and interest in seeing models move from research into monitored production trading workflows.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Exposure to listed options, volatility products, market making, execution algos or systematic trading.
• Knowledge of KDB/q or experience querying large financial time-series datasets.
• Familiarity with event-driven systems, messaging or production trading platforms
• Experience with statistical modelling, optimization, machine learning or high-performance numerical computing.
• Experience with C++, Java or production software engineering is beneficial but not required.
• Understanding of equity derivatives trading data such as quotes, orders, fills, RFQs, inventory, risk, PnL and mark-outs.

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 our FAQs 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.