Quantitative Trading & Research - Portfolio - Associate

Aumni; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards

Incentive compensation

Health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Equity/bonus potential

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York seeks an Associate or Vice President for the Quantitative Trading & Research team. You will develop quantitative models for pricing and risk management, collaborating with Trading and Risk to deliver impactful analytics.

The role emphasizes end-to-end delivery, governance, and close partnership with Model Validation. Strong programming in Python and/or C++ is required, with a quantitative master's or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in quantitative field or Bachelor’s with 2+ years relevant experience.
• Strong grasp of probability, statistics, and derivatives pricing.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
• Clear communicator with ownership and problem-solving in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop models/analytics for pricing and management of XVA, Margin and Counterparty Credit Risk.
• Partner with Trading and Risk to translate business needs into quantitative solutions and provide production support.
• Own end-to-end delivery with Technology on implementation, testing and deployment.
• Drive model governance and continuous improvement with Model Validation.

Skills

Python

C++

Probability & statistics

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in quantitative field

Bachelor’s + 2+ years experience

Tools

None

Job description

We’re seeking a highly motivated Associate or Vice President to join our Quantitative Trading & Research (QTR) team in New York. The role blends quantitative development with close engagement with Trading and Risk to deliver impactful solutions.

Position Summary

As an Associate or Vice President on the Quantitative Trading & Research team, you will partner closely with both XVA trading and Counterparty Credit risk. You will help in developing of quantitative models to enhance pricing and risk management.

Job responsibilities

• Design and develop models/analytics for pricing and management of XVA, Margin and Counterparty Credit Risk, from research to product deployment.
• Partner with Trading and Risk to translate business needs into quantitative solutions, provide ongoing production support including incident triage and root-cause analysis.
• Own end-to-end delivery with Technology on implementation, testing and deployment.
• Drive model governance and continuous improvement in partnership with Model Validation, including documentation, controls, and ongoing performance monitoring.

Required qualification, capabilities, and skills

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (or Bachelor’s with 2+ years relevant experience).
• Strong understanding of probability/statistics and derivatives pricing; demonstrated ability to develop new quantitative approaches.
• Strong programming in Python and/or C++;
• Clear communicator with strong ownership, problem-solving skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred qualification, capabilities, and skills

• Agentic AI and data pipeline/processing experience a plus.
• Product development lifecycle experience a plus.

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. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success.

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.

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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.

We’re seeking a highly motivated Associate or Vice President to join our Quantitative Trading & Research team.