Mortgage Desk Quant & Trading Analytics Engineer

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is looking for a Desk Strategist for their Agency Mortgage Desk in New York. In this role, you'll analyze borrower prepayment behavior and help develop tools to enhance trading success in the mortgage market. A strong programming background in Python, along with teamwork capabilities, are essential for driving trading efficiencies.

Your impact will be significant, as you work to integrate systems and address challenges in a fast-paced financial environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and programming skills, as well as a keen interest in finance.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in computer science or mathematics-related fields.
• Excellent programming skills, with Python preferred; C++ knowledge is a plus.
• Self-motivated with strong critical and independent thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze borrower prepayment behavior and assess its impact on market pricing and risk.
• Develop Python scripts and tools for market and business analysis and trading activities.
• Collaborate with technology and internal teams on trading systems.

Skills

Python programming

Mathematics

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Mathematics

Tools

C++

Job description

J.P. Morgan is looking for a Desk Strategist for their Agency Mortgage Desk in New York. In this role, you'll analyze borrower prepayment behavior and help develop tools to enhance trading success in the mortgage market. A strong programming background in Python, along with teamwork capabilities, are essential for driving trading efficiencies.

Your impact will be significant, as you work to integrate systems and address challenges in a fast-paced financial environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and programming skills, as well as a keen interest in finance.