Developer algorithm quant- Associate

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? 

This role  is a developer algorithm Quantitative  profile to support the Quantitative Research(QR) Strategic Indices(SI) team that develops sophisticated mathematical pricing models and cutting-edge methodologies to design, value and build algorithmic trading strategies and their respective hedges.

QR SI team uses financial engineering, data analytics, statistical modeling, and portfolio optimization techniques to build Investible/tradable Indices for financial institutions. As a global team, we partner with traders, marketers and risk managers across all products and regions, contributing to sales and client interaction, product innovation, valuation and risk management, portfolio optimization, and applying appropriate financial risk controls.  We are looking for an experienced quantitative strategist to join our team in Mumbai, and work closely the trading desks to design, build, and risk manage tradable indices.

Job responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain new and existing algorithmic trading strategies
• Understand valuation and risk management of production trading strategies.
• Contribute to SDLC infrastructure of complex tradable strategies and build analytical tools for risk analysis, identify Profit and Loss deviations and other trade explorations.
• Support both Over the Counter(OTC) and electronic trading activities by explaining model behavior, any Profit and Loss residuals by identifying major sources of risks in portfolio.
• Assess the appropriateness of quantitative models and their limitations, and algorithmic strategies identify and monitor the associated model risk.
• End-to-end automation and optimization of trading execution.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Advanced degree (PhD, Masters ) in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and strong programming background with proficiency in Python or C++.
• Advanced mathematics used in financial modeling including topics such as calculus, numerical analysis, optimization and statistics.
• Understanding mathematics of valuation for different trading strategies 
• Experienced with object-oriented programming concepts. 
• Demonstrate exceptional analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skill.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, can engage and influence partners and stakeholders

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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 for more information about requesting an accommodation.