Alpha Quant Trader — Equity Derivatives & Volatility

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and growth opportunities

Supportive work environment for professional development

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York is looking for an Alpha Quant for the Equity Derivatives QTR team. This role involves end-to-end alpha research and strategy deployment, utilizing data analytics and machine learning to drive results in the financial markets.

Ideal candidates will possess a strong quantitative background, proficiency in programming, and excellent communication skills. The position offers comprehensive training and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative background and practical problem-solving skills.
• Direct working knowledge of signal research and alpha capture.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, KDB, C++, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Build end-to-end design and implementation for daily signal research.
• Contribute to production implementation of alpha signals.
• Develop robust backtesting and regime analysis frameworks.
• Partner with business on risk management for derivatives strategies.

Skills

Quantitative background

Signal research with market data

Programming (Python, KDB, C++ or Java)

Data analytics skills

Communication skills

Education

Strong graduate degree (MS or PhD) in a quantitative field

Tools

AI/ML tools

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York is looking for an Alpha Quant for the Equity Derivatives QTR team. This role involves end-to-end alpha research and strategy deployment, utilizing data analytics and machine learning to drive results in the financial markets.

Ideal candidates will possess a strong quantitative background, proficiency in programming, and excellent communication skills. The position offers comprehensive training and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.