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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
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.
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.
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ABOUT THE TEAM
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.
