Quantitative Trading and Research - Credit - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • New York, NY

22h

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vice President to join our Credit
Quantitative Trading and Research team, specifically within the Cash Credit
team. This is a unique opportunity to work with Investment Grade (IG) and High
Yield (HY) corporate bonds, bond portfolios, and fixed income ETFs globally. You
will be involved in comprehensive analytics, models, and tools used in various
trading activities, including High-Touch and Low-Touch (Algo/Systematic) bond
market making, bond portfolios tailored for client customizations, and
Fixed-Income ETFs primary and secondary trading.

Job Summary:

As a Vice President on our Credit Quantitative Trading and Research team, you
will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging
AI/ML to enhance our trading strategies and decision-making processes. You will
explore and integrate various AI/ML methodologies into our modeling approach.
This involves a scientific exploration of innovative techniques, with a focus on
developing and deploying proven results in a production setting end-to-end. You
need to be a forward-thinking individual who can bridge the gap between
cutting-edge research and practical application, ensuring that AI/ML models are
robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. This is an exciting role
for those who appreciate how every part of the business connects well together
and are eager to contribute to the evolution of our quantitative research
capabilities.

Requirements

• A post-graduate degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science) with hands on experience in statistical modeling, .
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a quantitative research or related role within the financial industry.
• Strong knowledge of corporate credit, fixed income markets, and ETFs.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail and a systematic approach to problem-solving, with a willingness to explore new ideas.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while also demonstrating independent thinking and exceptional organizational capabilities.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in time series data modeling, with the ability to experiment with and apply various modeling techniques to enhance predictive accuracy and insights.
• Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python, or Java, enabling the development and implementation in libraries, micro-services, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance quantitative models and analytics for corporate bonds, bond portfolios, and fixed income ETFs.
• Collaborate with market makers, traders, and other stakeholders to support trading activities and strategies.
• Analyze market trends and large datasets, translating them into actionable insights using various methodologies relevant to the projects.
• Design and implement tools and systems end-to-end, ensuring that models and analytics comply with industry best practices.
• Foster a deep understanding of how different parts of the business connect and contribute to the overall success of both the individual and the team.
• Drive projects with a keen eye from a quantitative research perspective, ensuring they progress in the right direction for long-term success.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level