Impactful Quantitative Trading & Research Associate

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking an Associate in the Quantitative Trading & Research team to develop and maintain sophisticated mathematical models used for valuation, hedging, and risk management.

You will collaborate with trading desks, product managers, and technology teams to productionize ML models and deliver analytical tools for global clients. PhD holders with strong programming and communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ph.D degree in financial engineering, computer science, mathematics, sciences, statistics, econometrics, or other quantitative fields.
• 1 year of experience in a related quantitative or analytical role, including research experience obtained through Ph.D. studies.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Solid background in calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics
• Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., C++ or Java) and strong skills in Python
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strategic and creative thinking in problem-solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mathematical models to value and hedge financial transactions, from vanilla products to complex derivatives
• Improve algorithmic trading strategies and promote advanced electronic solutions for clients worldwide
• Collaborate with risk functions to develop models for market and credit risk across various business lines
• Build methodologies and infrastructure to implement models in production environments
• Write clear documentation covering model specifications and implementation testing
• Partner with trading desks, product managers, and technology teams to create analytical tools
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements through collaboration with control functions
• Productionize machine-learning models, including training workflows, model versioning, real-time inference, deployment automation, observability, and rollback controls

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Problem solving

Programming (C++/Java, Python)

Data structures & algorithms

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in quantitative field

Job description

J.P. Morgan is seeking an Associate in the Quantitative Trading & Research team to develop and maintain sophisticated mathematical models used for valuation, hedging, and risk management.

You will collaborate with trading desks, product managers, and technology teams to productionize ML models and deliver analytical tools for global clients. PhD holders with strong programming and communication skills are encouraged to apply.