Commercial & Investment Bank & Automated Trading Strategies & Associate

Nutmeg Saving and Investment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an Associate in Automated Trading Strategies to join a global team. This role involves designing, implementing, and running automated trading strategies to enhance the FX market-making business. Candidates should have a strong quantitative background, programming skills, and an interest in trading markets. The position offers the chance to contribute meaningfully in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with talented professionals.

Responsibilities

• Produce innovative research on quantitative trading strategies.
• Use data-driven techniques and back testing for performance improvements.
• Implement strategies in production code and enhance trading software systems.
• Optimize client pricing distribution.
• Monitor performance and resolve trading issues.
• Collaborate with teams for revenue growth.

Skills

Programming skills in C++

Programming skills in Java

Knowledge of probability and statistics

Data analysis techniques

Excellent communication skills

Interest in markets and quantitative trading

Education

Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or other quantitative subject

At least two years of industry experience or equivalent academic study

Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (Master's or PhD or equivalent)

Job description

Are you passionate about quantitative trading? Join a global team where your research and development skills will directly impact our eFX market‑making business. At JPMorgan Chase, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals, tackle complex challenges, and help shape the future of automated trading. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Discover how you can grow your career and make a difference.

Job Summary

As an Associate in Automated Trading Strategies (ATS), you will be part of a global team of quantitative traders responsible for designing, implementing, and running automated systematic trading across asset classes. You will focus on improving the pricing, risk management, and client distribution of our FX market‑making business. In this role, you will use your research and development skills to implement strategies in production code and contribute to the day‑to‑day running of the business.

Job Responsibilities

• Produce innovative research on quantitative trading strategies
• Use data‑driven techniques and back testing to demonstrate performance improvements
• Implement strategies in production code and enhance trading software systems
• Optimize client pricing distribution
• Monitor performance and resolve day‑to‑day trading issues
• Collaborate with other teams to identify opportunities for revenue growth

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or other quantitative subject
• At least two years of industry experience or equivalent further academic study
• Strong programming skills in C++, Java, or other object‑oriented languages
• Knowledge of probability, statistics, and experience with advanced data analysis techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Active interest in markets and quantitative trading

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with FX market‑making or related asset classes
• Familiarity with automated trading systems>
• Experience optimizing the software and infrastructure of low‑latency systems
• Ability to analyze large, complex data sets using modern machine learning techniques
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD or equivalent) in a quantitative discipline

This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities