Systematic Quantitative Researcher, - Associate/Vice President

Job Description

Are you passionate about quantitative research and data-driven trading? Join our APAC Central Risk Book team and help transform trading processes through advanced analytics and automation. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with traders, design next-generation strategies, and make a real impact in the cash business unit.

As a Systematic Quantitative Researcher in the APAC Central Risk Book team, you will partner with traders to develop and implement advanced analytics, algorithmic strategies, and risk models. You will play a key role in automating trading workflows and driving business transformation through data-driven solutions. Your expertise will help shape the future of systematic trading and support the team's growth and innovation.
Job Responsibilities - Partner with the Central Risk Book desk to develop analytics and automated processes for all aspects of trading activity

• Design and implement trading strategies, including portfolio optimization, index arbitrage, statistical arbitrage, and market making for equities, futures, and ETFs
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, contributing to the full development lifecycle: research, prototyping, implementation, monitoring, and performance analysis
• Support trading operations by analyzing model behavior, conducting scenario and post-trade analyses, and reviewing historical performance

• Develop hedging strategies and build robust execution logic

  Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills - PhD or Master's degree in a quantitative or computer science field from a leading institution

• Experience in systematic trading, particularly in cash equities or related asset classes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex research concepts
• Deep understanding of algorithmic trading, market making, and arbitrage strategies
• Strong expertise in alpha research and statistical modeling
• Advanced programming skills in Python and relevant quantitative libraries (e.g., numpy, pandas), with the ability to analyze large, complex datasets from multiple sources

• Familiarity with KDB/Q is preferred

  Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills - Experience in developing and integrating analytics into automated trading workflows

• Ability to work collaboratively with traders and stakeholders to drive adoption of data-driven methodologies
• Proactive approach to identifying and solving business challenges
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Experience with additional programming languages or quantitative tools is a plus

  About Us

  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 for more information about requesting an accommodation.

  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.