Quantitative Trading & Research - Commodities Quantitative Trading - Associate

JPMorganChase; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is looking for an Associate to join its Quantitative Trading & Research group in Singapore. This role involves designing and implementing algorithmic orders, conducting statistical analyses, and collaborating with technology teams to enhance execution strategies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, strong programming skills, and a minimum of 2 years of experience. The firm emphasizes diversity and inclusion, offering an excellent work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Oriented towards careful system design and implementation.
• Highly motivated and adaptable, eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithmic orders for clients.
• Analyse and back-test strategies, models, and signals.
• Collaborate with technology for low-latency infrastructure.
• Perform analysis to drive improvements in algorithmic execution.
• Develop cost analysis models for algorithmic execution.

Skills

Strong programming skills in Java/C++

Statistical analysis

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

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

Job description

The Quantitative Trading & Research group is a front‑office team working on the JP Morgan trading floor in Singapore, looking for an Associate to join. The role focuses on algorithmic order execution across macro markets.

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 algorithmic execution.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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.