Quantitative Trading & Research - Commodities Quantitative Trading – Analyst

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Singapore is seeking an Analyst for the Quantitative Trading & Research group responsible for designing algorithmic trading and execution solutions across macro assets.

You will work with cross-functional teams, back-test strategies, and develop low-latency tools to support the front office on the trading floor. This role emphasizes rigorous analysis, fast prototyping, and clear communication with clients and internal teams.

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 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 is scalable.
• Perform statistical analysis of algorithmic order execution to drive improvements.
• Develop real-time and post-trade transaction cost analysis models to optimize execution.

Skills

1 year of experience

Java

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent

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 executionacross macro.

As an Analyst, you will work in 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 quantitativesystematictrading 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.