Rates Systematic Trading - Analyst / Associate

JPMorgan Chase • New York, NY

72d

About The Position

J.P. Morgan Rates Trading Strategies team is responsible for designing and implementing systematic trading frameworks and strategies. We are a fast-paced and highly collaborative team with a focus on the global rates market. As an Analyst or Associate in Rates Trading Strategies, you will work as part of the front-office team on the trading floor in NY, with a focus on global Rates markets. You must be responsible, independent, driven, and able to work in effective coordination with the larger team. The environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative within a globally distributed group.

Requirements

• Proficiency in programming with Java, C++, or another object-oriented language
• Experience performing data analysis in Python, with proficiency in relevant data science libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas, etc.) and visualization tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with traders, quantitative researchers, and software developers
• Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding work ethic
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets and systematic trading
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or another quantitative field

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Fixed Income / Rates
• Experience with high-frequency trading, algorithmic trading, or electronic trading

Responsibilities

• Monitor live trading strategies, analyze results, and make data-driven adjustments to improve performance.
• Design, build, and maintain frameworks and tools directly utilized in systematizing our Rates trading businesses.
• Collaborate across teams and drive further development of these tools into fully systematic trading strategies.
• Process, clean, and analyze large datasets in the context of alpha research.
• Work closely with other traders to learn, understand, and improve relevant models as well as quoting, hedging, risk management, and allocation processes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree