Quantitative Trader, US Rates & Automated Strategies

Testing Site - JPMC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Automated Trading Strategies (ATS) group is based in New York and focuses on systematic trading across FX, Rates, Commodities, and Credit. The Associate role emphasizes US Interest Rate Swap markets, requiring independence, collaboration, and strong communication in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include researching trading strategies, data analysis, back testing, and expanding analytics tools while supporting day-to-day trading and risk management with on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering, or other quantitative fields.
• Relevant full-time experience.
• Strong programming skills in C++, Java, or other object-oriented languages.
• Knowledge of probability, statistics, and experience with advanced data analysis techniques.
• Attention to detail, adaptable, driven and collaborative.
• Active interest in markets and quantitative trading.

Responsibilities

• Produce innovative research on quantitative trading strategies
• Analyze of data to identify patterns and revenue opportunities
• Conduct back testing and assessing pricing, risk management and execution strategies
• Expand the group’s library of modelling, analytics, and automation tools
• Review trading performance and making data driven decisions
• Resolve day-to-day trading issues

Skills

C++

Java

Quantitative analysis

Education

Degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering

Job description

The Automated Trading Strategies (ATS) group is based in New York and focuses on systematic trading across FX, Rates, Commodities, and Credit. The Associate role emphasizes US Interest Rate Swap markets, requiring independence, collaboration, and strong communication in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include researching trading strategies, data analysis, back testing, and expanding analytics tools while supporting day-to-day trading and risk management with on-call coverage as needed.