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Quantitative Research (QR) is an expert quantitative modeling group in J.P. Morgan, as well as a leader in financial engineering, data analytics, statistical modeling and portfolio management. As a global team, QR partners with a diverse set of business teams across all products and regions, contributes to sales and client interaction, product innovation, valuation and risk management, inventory and portfolio optimization, electronic trading and market making, and appropriate financial risk controls.
The role involves developing Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) prepayment and interest rate models for various departments. The candidate will also collaborate with senior researchers and perform analytics for clients. As a member of the SPG Quant Research modelling team, you will join a core modelling team that is responsible for the development of RMBS prepayment and interest rate models for Trading desks within Commercial and Investment Bank, CIO and Home Lending Capital Markets. You will be collaborating with senior researchers on development of various models within RMBS group and performing analytics for internal and external clients. This is an exciting position for you to take on new challenges, work in a fast-paced on the Trading Floor.
Job Responsibilities:
Development and support of mortgage prepayment models, interest rate models and other timeseries based models for Structured Products Group
Provide risk analytics and technical documentation for models used in pricing Residential Mortgage Backed securities
Build frameworks for simulation and optimization in Quantitative Research platform. Automate workflows and tools using high level programming languages such as C++ and Python to compute quantitative metrics used by the business.
Reconcile data sources and build data pipelines to form a comprehensive data set fit for modeling and visualization, working closely with our researchers and technology partners
Collaborate with technology representatives to ensure proper implementation of models and cash flow calculations
Coordinate with Model Review, Model Governance and Market Risk professionals to address model related risks and issues
Ensure appropriate adherence to Risk and Control policy and put appropriate risk mitigation in place
Adapt communication style according to audience and occasion while being clear and unambiguous in conveying the message. Ability to influence and manage stake holders is a key
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:
Advanced degree (PhD, MSc or equivalent) in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering etc.
A strong desire and familiarity to work with data and being comfortable in handling large datasets as well as building data pipelines
Strong Python and C++ coding skills for model development
Data analytics using open-source Python packages (pandas/NumPy/scikit-learn/TensorFlow)
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to present findings to a non-technical audience
A strong intellectual curiosity, and an interest in understanding various businesses within Structured Products Group
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:
Prior experience working in a Front office Quant team is a plus
Hands-on experience in writing Production grade code in C++/Python is desirable
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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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.
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JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
Base Pay/Salary
New York,NY $135,000.00 - $200,000.00 / year