Quantitative Research – AAO strategy & analytics – Associate

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 traders, marketers and risk managers 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.

Opportunity:

To support the growth of the Analytics, Automation, Optimization (AAO) program we are looking for an experienced professional to join our team in Paris. The Analytics, Automation, Optimization (AAO) strategy & analytics team’s mission is to shape and lead the transformation of the Sales & Trading desks into data-driven businesses, looking at all aspects from data to the use of AI & ML techniques. We also work closely with trading and risks managers to develop quantitative business monitoring and controls models.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a relatively new and fast-growing team where your contributions will make a difference, and where you will be exposed to a variety of senior stakeholders across Trading, Quantitative Research, Market Risks, Technology and Operations.

In addition, we are providing on job training, intensive internal classroom training, and online courses, all given by our experienced quants. Through the diversity of the businesses it supports and the variety of functions that it is responsible for, Quantitative Research group provides unique growth opportunities for you to develop your abilities and your career.

We make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental and physical health needs or particular family considerations.

If you are passionate, curious and ready to make an impact, we are looking for you.

Your Impact:

You’ll contribute to the strategic agenda to transform our investment bank into a data-led business and drive change through innovation and business process optimization using state-of-the-art machine learning techniques. Specially, you’ll have the chance to:

• Manage a Data & Analytics book of work by monitoring progress, tracking resourcing, and measuring its impacts
• Shape the future state of the sales & trading organizations by identifying and importing industry best practices to JPMorgan
• Build or improve knowledge in Data, Analytics, AI/ML techniques by working with project managers and leads to address blockers and needs, and managing some projects directly
• Build or improve financial markets knowledge by building data & analytics solutions to serve our stakeholders needs, and keeping up to date on the activities and needs of that industry
• Contribute directly to the business and client franchise; identify and generate revenue opportunities

About You:

• You have an extensive experience of Project management and data analysis, with tangible results
• You are familiar or willing to learn how to use data analysis and visualization tools such as Alteryx and Tableau
• You are familiar or willing to learn how to code analytics and models in Python e.g., Pandas, SciPy, SkLearn
• You are data-driven and use data & analytics to inform, derive insights and influence decisions
• You are attentive to detail, easily adaptable and quickly grasp business concepts outside immediate area of expertise and adapt to rapidly changing business needs
• Your excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, can engage and influence partners and stakeholders; You are good at communicating concepts and ideas, also via documentation, and you are keen to defend their validity and tailor messages to different audiences
• You have strong interpersonal skills – you listen and communicate in a direct, succinct manner
• You think strategically and creatively when faced with problems and opportunities. You always look for new ways of doing things

Desirables:

• Graduate degree (BS or MS) in Business, Computer science or Mathematics
• Strong project management skills and analytical skills
• Results oriented, excellent communication, genuine interest in Data Analytics, AI, ML and financial markets
• Entrepreneurial spirit, strong attention to details, able to take the lead on projects, and passion for spreading a culture of change towards data-driven trading

Beyond that, we’re interested in the things that make you unique: personal qualities, outside interests and achievements beyond academia and profession that demonstrate the kind of person you are and the differences you could bring to the team.

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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.

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