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The Trading Research team delivers quantitative analysis across equites, fixed income, credit, currencies, and commodities to drive execution excellence and systematic trading innovation. Our work spans transaction cost analysis (TCA), execution optimization, and automation of trading workflows - all underpinned by a global analytics platform shared across teams in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Mumbai. We partner closely with trading desks to translate quantitative insight into tangible improvements in execution quality and operational efficiency.

Job summary:

As an Investment Platform Quantitative Researcher Executive Director on the Asset Management Investment Platform Trading Research team Executive Director on the Asset Management Investment Platform you will take a leading role in shaping and executing strategy and automation across GFICC asset classes. You will lead cross functional projects for our investment platform and provide execution consultancy to our clients.

Job responsibilities:

• Execution Optimization & Automation Work directly with traders to automate workflows, reduce manual intervention, and improve the speed and consistency of execution - with a particular focus on liquidity-constrained or bespoke instruments such as credit and securitized products.
• Quantitative Trading Research Lead research into market microstructure, price formation, and liquidity dynamics across rates, credit, FX, and commodities. Identify actionable signals and develop statistical frameworks to optimize execution timing, venue selection, and order routing.
• Execution Consultancy Act as a subject matter expert for traders and portfolio managers, providing data-driven recommendations on execution strategy. Advise on optimal approaches to balancing market impact and transaction costs across varying liquidity regimes and instrument types.
• Trade Analytics & Reporting Build and maintain dashboards, TCA frameworks, and execution quality tools that provide transparency into trading performance, market impact, and slippage. Develop both scheduled and bespoke reporting to support desk leadership and portfolio management.

• Cross-functional Leadership Coordinate across trading, portfolio management, and technology teams to deliver end-to-end analytics solutions. Define requirements, manage delivery timelines, and ensure outputs are practical and embedded in day-to-day trading workflows.

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities:

• Python Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with Python for quantitative research, including data manipulation (pandas, NumPy), visualization (matplotlib, seaborn), and performance-oriented coding practices.

• Market Data & Databases: Demonstrated ability to work with tick-level and transactional market data using high-performance query tools and financial databases.

• GFICC Market Knowledge: Solid understanding of fixed income and FX market microstructure, execution dynamics, liquidity provisioning, and the mechanics of electronic and voice trading.

• Execution & Algorithms: Practical knowledge of algorithmic execution, smart order routing, and the quantitative drivers of transaction costs in fixed income or currency markets.

• Stakeholder Communication: Proven ability to translate complex quantitative outputs into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical audiences including traders and senior business stakeholders.

• Collaborative Development: Experience working in team-based development environments using version control systems (Git) and structured code review processes.

• Applied Machine Learning: Familiarity with ML techniques relevant to trading research, including supervised/unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, or NLP applied to financial data.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of 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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.

Asset Management Investment Platform Trading Analytics is hiring a Trading Research Executive Director in New York, NY.