Are you passionate, curious, and eager to learn? Our JP Morgan Strategic Indices franchise is a market-leading team providing exposure to a wide range of JPMorgan CIB clients through sophisticated trading strategies. As an Analyst/Associate, you will gain hands-on experience in the lifecycle of commodity systematic trading strategies, with a focus on quantitative analysis and market research. You will play a key role in supporting our team by collaborating with JPM Sales and Trading teams, as well as business support and control functions. We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development, where your skills and passion will make a significant impact.
As an Analyst or Associate in our team, you will assist in the development and analysis of commodity strategies, working closely with our experienced team members. This will include supporting research and development of new strategies in commodities, assisting in the origination and marketing efforts (in partnership with Sales), and contributing to the delivery of strategies (in partnership with Trading, Quantitative Research, Legal, and Compliance teams).
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and analysis of commodity trading strategies and propose innovative solutions for clients.
- Apply your quantitative skills to support the development and pricing of complex derivatives.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on innovative solutions developed by the group.
- Collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders such as Structuring, Trading, Technology, Legal, and Compliance.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Strong interest and foundational knowledge in derivatives and quantitative finance.
- Strong quantitative and communication skills.
- Experience with data analysis (preferably using Python or similar tools).
- Obtained a postgraduate university degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Finance, or a related field.
- Beyond that, we’re interested in the things that make you unique: personal qualities, outside interests, and achievements beyond academia that demonstrate the kind of person you are and the differences you could bring to the team.
This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.
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ABOUT THE TEAM
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.