Quantitative Research Analytics- Vice President

Testing Site - JPMC; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,200,000 - 5,600,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Morgan is seeking a Vice President in Quantitative Research Analytics to develop and maintain advanced pricing and risk libraries, leveraging HPC concepts and GPUs. The role is based in Mumbai or Bengaluru and involves collaboration with internal lines of business and external HPC vendors.

You will work on cutting-edge HPC, design high-performance algorithms, and engage with quant teams and technology groups to deliver robust software in a front-office trading environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in quantitative subject (e.g., computer science, mathematics).
• Proficiency in C++ and Python; ability to adapt to other tools as needed.
• Strong software design, high‑quality code, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop in a software library pricing derivatives and calculating risks using C++/CUDA/Python.
• Design and maintain processes to manage the library's lifecycle for hundreds of developers.
• Maintain core library frameworks and interfaces for efficient interaction with risk platforms.
• Build algorithms leveraging vectorization/parallelization across cross‑asset pricing engines and hardware.
• Support end users and collaborate with quant teams and technology groups.

Skills

C++

Python

Agile development

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in quantitative field (CS/Math)

Tools

CUDA

AWS

Terraform

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work in our team to partner with the Business to provide a comprehensive view.

Quantitative Research Analytics manages the firm’s pricing and risk libraries across all JP Morgan Markets front-office businesses. This Vice President (VP) role, based in Mumbai or Bengaluru, offers opportunities to work on a variety of software and high-performance computing (HPC) products supporting diverse pricing and risk systems.

As a VP within Quantitative Research, QR Analytics, you will develop and maintain advanced models and libraries for pricing and risk management across JP Morgan Markets. You will work on cutting-edge HPC concepts, leveraging recent advances in CPUs, GPUs, and compiler technologies. The role involves close collaboration with internal lines of business and external HPC vendors, including Nvidia, Intel, AMD, and AWS.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop in a software library that prices derivatives and calculates risks in C++/CUDA/Python, designing efficient numerical algorithms and implementing high performance computing solutions;
• Design and maintain processes and infrastructure to manage the library’s software development lifecycle and to support the many hundreds of developers working on it;
• Maintain and support the core library frameworks and suitable library interfaces which can interact efficiently with the firm’s risk platform;
• Build efficient algorithms leveraging vectorization and parallelization, compilers, architecture of cross-asset pricing engines and optimizing code for specific hardware, from today’s production staples to future disruptive innovations;
• Support end users of the library and communicate with desk-aligned quant teams and technology groups;

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• You have an advanced degree in quantitative subject (such as comp science, mathematics)
• You demonstrate proficiency in code design and programming skills, with primary focus on C++, but also Python and you can also turn your hand to other tools and technologies as required.
• You’re passionate about software design and writing high quality code;
• You demonstrate quantitative, problem solving, research and analytical skills
• You’re interested in applying agile development practices in a front-office trading environment, including robust approaches to testing and software development lifecycle;
• You have strong interpersonal skills – you listen and communicate in a direct, succinct manner;
• You think strategically and creatively when faced with problems and opportunities. You always look for new ways of doing things in collaboration with the team.
• Familiar with Cloud Technologies like AWS, Terraform

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• You bring computer programming experience such as use of C++/Python
• You demonstrate quantitative and problem-solving skills;
• You quickly grasp business concepts outside immediate area of expertise and adapt to rapidly changing business needs;
• You’re attentive to detail and easily adaptable;
• You’re enthusiastic about knowledge sharing and collaboration;