Automated Trading Strategies, Associate

JPMorganChase; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking an Associate in Automated Trading Strategies to join their team in Singapore. This role focuses on designing and running automated systematic trading strategies, improving risk management and client distribution in the FX market-making business. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in a quantitative field and possess strong programming skills. You will produce innovative research, implement trading strategies, and collaborate with various teams to drive revenue growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least two years of industry experience or equivalent further academic study.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active interest in markets and quantitative trading.

Responsibilities

• Produce innovative research on quantitative trading strategies
• Use data‑driven techniques and backtesting to demonstrate performance improvements
• Implement strategies in production code and enhance trading software systems
• Optimize client pricing distribution
• Monitor performance and resolve day‑to‑day trading issues
• Collaborate with other teams to identify opportunities for revenue growth

Skills

Strong programming skills in C++

Strong programming skills in Java

Knowledge of probability and statistics

Experience with advanced data analysis techniques

Education

Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or other quantitative subject

Job description

Are you passionate about quantitative trading? Join a global team where your research and development skills will directly impact our eFX market‑making business. At JPMorganChase, you'll collaborate with talented professionals, tackle complex challenges, and help shape the future of automated trading. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Discover how you can grow your career and make a difference.

As an Associate in Automated Trading Strategies (ATS), you will be part of a global team of quantitative traders responsible for designing, implementing, and running automated systematic trading strategies across asset classes. You will focus on improving the pricing, risk management, and client distribution of our FX market‑making business. In this role, you will use your research and development skills to implement strategies in production code and contribute to the day‑to‑day running of the business.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce innovative research on quantitative trading strategies
• Use data‑driven techniques and backtesting to demonstrate performance improvements
• Implement strategies in production code and enhance trading software systems
• Optimize client pricing distribution
• Monitor performance and resolve day‑to‑day trading issues
• Collaborate with other teams to identify opportunities for revenue growth

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or other quantitative subject
• At least two years of industry experience or equivalent further academic study
• Strong programming skills in C++, Java, or other object‑oriented languages
• Knowledge of probability, statistics, and experience with advanced data analysis techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Active interest in markets and quantitative trading

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with FX market‑making or related asset classes
• Familiarity with automated trading systems
• Experience with large‑scale data sets and optimising low‑latency systems
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a quantitative discipline

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.