Quantitative Trading & Research - Credit Quantitative Trading - Vice President

Figg, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in New York seeks a Vice President for the Credit Quantitative Trading team to advance pricing, hedging, and market-structure across corporate bonds and CDS indices. You will partner with traders and technologists to turn research into production systems and measurable business impact.

You will produce innovative research, backtest strategies, implement code, and monitor performance, working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or other quantitative subject.
• At least three years of industry experience or equivalent further academic study.
• Strong programming skills in C++, Java, or other object-oriented languages.
• Knowledge of probability, statistics, and experience with advanced data analysis techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active interest in markets and quantitative trading.

Responsibilities

• Produce innovative research on quantitative trading strategies.
• Use data-driven techniques and backtesting to demonstrate performance improvements.
• Implement strategies in production code and enhance trading software systems.
• Optimize client pricing distribution.
• Monitor performance and resolve day-to-day trading issues.
• Collaborate with other teams to identify opportunities for revenue growth.

Skills

Quant research

C++/Java

Data analysis

Backtesting

Market insights

Communication

Education

Quantitative degree (math/physics/engineering/CS)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vice President to join our Credit Quantitative Trading (QT) team within JPMorgan Quantitative Trading and Research (QTR). This is a unique opportunity to be part of a global group where your quantitative research and engineering will directly influence our credit market-making and systematic trading franchise across corporate bonds, CDS indices, portfolios, fixed income secondary and primary ETF activities.

Job Summary

As a Vice President in FICC Quantitative Trading at JPMorganChase, you will partner with traders, sales, and technologists to solve complex pricing, hedging/risk, inventory, distribution, and market-structure challenges across FICC. You will drive initiatives from research and back-testing through production implementation and ongoing monitoring, delivering measurable business impact in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce innovative research on quantitative trading strategies
• Use data-driven techniques and backtesting to demonstrate performance improvements
• Implement strategies in production code and enhance trading software systems
• Optimize client pricing distribution
• Monitor performance and resolve day-to-day trading issues
• Collaborate with other teams to identify opportunities for revenue growth

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or other quantitative subject
• At least three years of industry experience or equivalent further academic study
• Strong programming skills in C++, Java, or other object-oriented languages
• Knowledge of probability, statistics, and experience with advanced data analysis techniquesExcellent written and verbal communication skills
• Active interest in markets and quantitative trading

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in Credit market-making or related asset classes
• Familiarity with automated trading systems
• Experience with large-scale data sets and optimizing low-latency systems
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a quantitative discipline