Quantitative Trading & Research - Prime Finance Quantitative Research - Vice President

• Develop and implement mathematical, statistical, and machine learning models to optimize revenue and profitability for stock borrow-loan, cash, and synthetic financing books, as well as predictive analytics to forecast borrow rates, product demand, and other key business drivers.
• Apply operations research and optimization techniques to automate and enhance traders' decision-making and inventory management.
• Analyse market data to uncover patterns, causality and inform business strategy.
• Research and develop alpha signals and automated hedging strategies, both to assist in the systematic trading efforts of the firm and to contribute to the suite of commercialised datasets of the business
• Collaborate with trading, technology, and risk teams to deliver quantitative tools and solutions.
• Build and maintain robust infrastructure for model deployment and analytics delivery.
• Ensure models and analytics meet rigorous control and risk management standards.
• Continuously improve existing models and methodologies in response to evolving business needs.
• Communicate complex quantitative concepts to senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Document models, methodologies, and processes for transparency and knowledge sharing.

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Statistics, AI/ML, Computer Science, Operations Research, or related quantitative field.
• Significant experience in quantitative modelling, analytics, or related roles.
• Strong background in AI, machine learning, operations research, or revenue/yield management.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, modelling, and software development.
• Deep understanding of statistics, AI, and optimization techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex quantitative problems and deliver business impact.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with large-scale data analysis and visualization tools.

• Experience with systematic trading and alpha signal research
• Experience in Prime Finance, securities lending, or inventory management.
• Familiarity with revenue and yield management strategies.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Knowledge of optimization libraries and techniques (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX, linear/nonlinear programming).
• Track record of publishing research or presenting at industry conferences.
• Experience mentoring or leading junior researchers.

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ABOUT THE TEAM

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