Quantitative Trading & Research - Commodities Quantitative Trading - Analyst

Next Frontier Capital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Morgan in Singapore is seeking an Analyst to join the Quantitative Trading & Research group. You will design algorithmic orders and execution strategies, perform back-testing, and work with technology to build low-latency infrastructure that supports scalable trading.

You will also conduct statistical analyses of execution data and develop cost analysis models for real-time and post-trade insights, interacting closely with clients and internal teams to drive revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Strong programming skills in Java/C++ or any other object-oriented languages.
• Oriented towards careful system design and implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for frequent interaction with Clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithmic orders to execute on behalf of clients.
• Formulate, analyse and back-test strategies, models, and signals.
• Collaborate with technology to develop low-latency infrastructure that meets business needs.
• Perform statistical analysis of algorithmic order execution to drive improvements.
• Develop real-time and post-trade transaction cost analysis models to optimize execution.

Skills

Java

C++

Object-oriented programming

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

The Quantitative Trading & Research group is a cross-asset front-office team working on the JP Morgan trading floor here in Singapore, looking for an Analyst to join the team. You will join one of the biggest electronic trading franchises, with a primary focus on the algorithmic order execution across macro.

As an Analyst, you will work in a dynamic and rewarding environment to identify and design algorithmic trading solutions for clients’ needs, drive revenue and expand the business. You will cover a wide range of responsibilities, including designing trading and execution strategies, researching micro-patterns and trends, building applications and tools, and supporting day-to-day operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithmic orders to execute on behalf of clients.
• Formulate, analyse and back-test strategies, models, and signals.
• Collaborate with technology to develop cutting-edge low-latency infrastructure that meets business needs in a scalable manner.
• Perform statistical analysis of algorithmic order execution to drive iterative improvements.
• Develop real-time and post-trade transaction cost analysis models to optimize the algorithmic execution.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience
• Strong programming skills in Java/C++ or any other object-oriented languages.
• Oriented towards careful system design and implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for frequent interaction with Clients, and different teams, including Voice Trading, Sales, Product, Research and Technology.
• Highly motivated, attention to detail, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Good knowledge of statistics and/or machine learning.
• Interest in quantitative systematic trading across asset classes.
• Strategic and creative thinking when faced with problems and opportunities, eager to explore and learn.
• Any experience in Commodities, and/or Rates markets, or familiarity with trading concepts and terminology is useful but not essential.

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