Quantitative Trading & Research - Commodities Quantitative Trading – Analyst

Job Overview

The Quantitative Trading & Research group is a cross-asset front-office team on the JP Morgan trading floor in Singapore. The role focuses on algorithmic order execution across macro markets. As an Analyst, you will work in a dynamic environment to identify and design algorithmic trading solutions for clients’ needs, drive revenue, and expand the business. Responsibilities include designing trading and execution strategies, researching micro-patterns and trends, building applications and tools, and supporting day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement algorithmic orders to execute on behalf of clients.
• Formulate, analyse, and back-test strategies, models, and signals.
• Collaborate with technology to develop cutting-edge low-latency infrastructure that meets business needs in a scalable manner.
• Perform statistical analysis of algorithmic order execution to drive iterative improvements.
• Develop real-time and post-trade transaction cost analysis models to optimize the algorithmic execution.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Strong programming skills in Java, C++, or other object-oriented languages.
• Oriented towards careful system design and implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for frequent interaction with clients and cross-functional teams, including Voice Trading, Sales, Product, Research, and Technology.
• Highly motivated, attentive to detail, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Good knowledge of statistics and/or machine learning.
• Interest in quantitative systematic trading across asset classes.
• Strategic and creative thinking when faced with problems and opportunities; eager to explore and learn.
• Experience in Commodities and/or Rates markets, or familiarity with trading concepts and terminology, is useful but not essential.

About JPMorgan

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. Our approach to serving clients is built on trusted, long-term partnerships to help clients achieve their objectives. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to equal opportunity employment.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce drive our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of protected attributes. We provide 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.

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments. Corporations, governments, and institutions worldwide 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.

Join Our Singapore Team

Join our Singapore team to drive systematic trading in commodities markets.