Alpha Quant: Equity Derivatives & Volatility Research

JPMorganChase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking an Alpha Quant to join the Equity Derivatives QTR team in New York. This role focuses on end-to-end alpha research and strategy deployment utilizing advanced analytics and machine learning.

You will partner with trading desks to implement cutting-edge strategies and contribute to a highly collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have a strong quantitative background and programming skills, particularly in Python. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative background and practical problem-solving skills.
• Direct working knowledge of alpha capture and risk warehousing.
• Experience with trading desks and ownership mentality.
• Proficiency in Python, KDB, C++ or Java.
• Hands-on data analytics experience with complex datasets.
• Ability to grasp business concepts and adapt quickly.
• Strategic and creative thinking in problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with trading to implement signal research and deployment.
• Generate ideas and prototype alpha signals.
• Research equity options and volatility dynamics.
• Develop backtesting and analysis frameworks.
• Build models for risk management and internalization.
• Collaborate with QTR teams for reusable research tools.
• Leverage AI/ML for enhancing research productivity.

Skills

Quantitative background

Signal research with market data

Ownership mindset

Python programming

Data analytics skills

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Education

Strong graduate degree in a quantitative field

Tools

KDB

C++

Java

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking an Alpha Quant to join the Equity Derivatives QTR team in New York. This role focuses on end-to-end alpha research and strategy deployment utilizing advanced analytics and machine learning.

You will partner with trading desks to implement cutting-edge strategies and contribute to a highly collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have a strong quantitative background and programming skills, particularly in Python. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.