Global Equities - Algorithmic Trading/Execution Consulting - Associate

Next Frontier Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

On-site health centers

Retirement savings plan

Backup childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

More

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York seeks an Associate for Electronic Client Solutions (ECS) to drive product strategy and deliver execution consulting to institutional clients.

You will lead initiatives across the equities trading platform, engage directly with clients through reviews and consultations, and build cross-functional partnerships to fuel innovation. The role requires strong analytical skills, expertise in algorithmic trading, and proficiency in Python and q/kdb+.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or CS.
• 3+ years of equities electronic trading experience and/or execution consulting.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Experience with q/kdb+ and Python.
• Understanding of equities execution products and market structure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to interact confidently with clients.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead product initiatives across Americas execution products.
• Engage with clients to deliver algorithmic trading and smart order router solutions.
• Analyze client order flow using TCA to provide insights and improve performance.
• Collaborate with analysts, technology, compliance, operations, and sales teams.
• Produce analyses of product usage, client trends, and revenues.
• Maintain knowledge of equities trading and regulatory landscape.
• Contribute to a positive client experience as part of the ECS team.

Skills

Equities electronic trading

Algorithmic trading

Smart order routing

Execution consulting

Python

q/kdb+

Data analysis

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

q/kdb+

Python

Job description

Join a market-leading team shaping the future of electronic trading. In Electronic Client Solutions (ECS), you’ll deliver impactful products and execution advice that help institutional clients navigate complex equity markets.

Job Summary

At JPMorganChase, our Electronic Client Solutions (ECS) team is at the forefront of equities electronic trading innovation. We build and deliver the industry's leading platform for algorithmic execution, liquidity solutions, and low-latency trading capabilities to institutional, hedge fund, and systematic trading firms.

As an Associate on the ECS team, you will combine product management expertise with strong analytical and technical skills to drive product strategy and deliver execution consulting to our clients. Working closely with partners across Global Equities Sales and Trading, you will lead product initiatives, engage directly with clients through TCA reviews and algorithmic execution consultations, and build cross-functional relationships that fuel innovation. If you are passionate about equities markets, data-driven decision making, and delivering best-in-class trading solutions, this is the role for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and lead product initiatives across the Americas execution product spectrum, including the algorithmic trading product, smart order router, and alternative trading systems.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and deliver the algorithmic and smart order router product suite as well as bespoke solutions.
• Analyze client order flow using TCA and execution quality metrics to provide actionable insights that optimize trading performance.
• Partner with business analysts, technology, legal/compliance, operations, and sales and trading teams to optimize product functionality.
• Produce in-depth analysis of product usage, client trends, trading performance, and revenues to drive product evolution.
• Maintain working knowledge of equities trading, market structure, and the regulatory landscape, ensuring adherence to all relevant requirements.
• Contribute to a positive client experience as an integral member of the ECS team.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of equities electronic trading experience or equivalent, preferably in algorithmic trading, smart order routing, or execution consulting.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, identify liquidity trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with q/kdb+ and Python.
• Strong understanding of equities execution products, market structure, and the regulatory landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to interact confidently and professionally with clients.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Series 57, 7, and 63 registrations.
• Prior technical experience with data and analytics reporting platforms.
• Experience producing execution consulting deliverables for institutional clients.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.

We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility.

• comprehensive health care coverage
• on-site health and wellness centers
• a retirement savings plan
• backup childcare
• tuition reimbursement
• mental health support
• financial coaching
• more

Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. Drive algorithmic trading product strategy and client execution consulting within our Cash Equities ECS team.