Quantitative Trading & Research - Rates - Quantitative Developer - Vice President

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a collaborative, fast-paced team where your code powers systematic trading in global Rates markets. You will help transform research into robust, production-grade strategies and

platforms. Work closely with quantitative researchers and traders to design, build and evolve execution capabilities. Grow your impact by shaping models and systems used every day in live markets.

Job summary

As a Quantitative Developer, Rates – Vice President in the Rates Quantitative Trading and Research team, you design and deliver production systems that enable systematic trading at scale. You partner with researchers and traders to translate ideas into resilient, performant algorithms and execution platforms. You thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and bring a builder's mindset to continuously improve models, tooling and workflows.

Job responsibilities

Design, build and maintain algorithmic trading systems and execution platforms for systematic Rates trading

Implement quantitative models in production, translating research prototypes into robust, scalable strategies

Collaborate with traders and researchers to refine models, quoting, hedging, risk management and allocation processes

Engineer high-quality, testable and observable code for reliability in live markets

Optimise performance, latency and throughput of critical trading components

Automate workflows and deployments to improve speed, safety and repeatability across the stack

Monitor, diagnose and resolve production issues, contributing to continuous improvement

Document designs, interfaces and operating procedures to support transparency and knowledge sharing

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Proficiency in programming with Java, C++ or another object-oriented language

Experience performing data analysis in Python, including proficiency with data science libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas) and visualisation tools

Ability to translate quantitative models into reliable, maintainable production code

Effective interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers and software engineers

High attention to detail and a commitment to quality in fast-paced environments

Interest in financial markets and systematic trading

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or another quantitative field

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Knowledge of Fixed Income and Rates markets

Experience with high-frequency, algorithmic or electronic trading, including low-latency and performance-sensitive systems

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, 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 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. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.