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Quantitative Trading & Research - Commodities - Metals - Vice President
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
London, England, United Kingdom["Full time"]
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Join a team where your quantitative expertise will shape the future of
commodities trading. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of
financial innovation, collaborating with talented professionals and making a
tangible impact on global markets. You will help deliver solutions that empower
our trading desks and stakeholders. If you are passionate about quantitative
research and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.
Job Summary:
As a Vice President within the Commodities Quantitative Trading and Research
team in London, you will support our global base and precious metals businesses.
You will work alongside a collaborative team, applying your quantitative skills
to solve complex challenges and drive business outcomes. In this front office
role,
you will have the opportunity to influence trading strategies and
contribute to the success of our business. You will be empowered to innovate and
develop your expertise in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities:
• Develop pricing models and risk management strategies for base and precious
metals businesses
• Implement models within quantitative libraries and trading/risk platforms,
ensuring thorough testing and clear documentation
• Provide analytical support to internal clients by troubleshooting and
resolving model-related issues
• Enhance and maintain the risk management platform used by traders to hedge
trades and aggregate positions
• Collaborate closely with trading and sales teams to address challenges and
identify new opportunities.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
• Advanced graduate degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics,
Physics, Statistics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or Computer Science,
with a strong foundation in advanced mathematical models and their
implementation
• Experience in a front office trading environment, preferably within
commodities or FX
• Proficiency in derivatives pricing models and hedging techniques
• Strong programming skills and experience across multiple programming
languages
• Business-driven approach with excellent communication skills, attention to
detail, and the ability to lead projects
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
• Experience with commodities or FX markets
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice
and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy
individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a
first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive
to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their
business objectives.
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. Visit our FAQs
[https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/faqs] for more information about
requesting an accommodation.
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.