Job Description
Quantitative Research - Athena - Vice President
Posting Description
Our models are developed in Athena, which is a next generation Risk, Pricing, and Trade management platform built in-house at JP Morgan. Athena is designed to enable rapid innovation on the desk by offering, Risk Managers and Technologists a consistent, cross-asset portfolio of models, frameworks and tools to use in building financial applications. The power of the Athena platform derives from several key technical innovations: a powerful Dependency Graph implementation, a ubiquitous data store called Hydra, a Real-Time Risk Reporting framework, a robust Deal Model, and a forward propagating, event-driven graph called Reactive. We are looking for a new member to join our team focusing on cross asset analytics ranging from pricing library and market model design, risk frameworks, UI design to high performance computing. 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. Clients turn to our industry-leading Markets, Sales and Research team to offer clients unique market insights on sectors and companies, and actionable ideas using research to make well-informed investment decisions. Teams understand products across asset classes and help clients structure solutions that manage risk, enhance yield and solve complex financial problems.
Job Responsibilities
Develop Athena (Python) analytics software that is used to price and risk manage financial products;
Design strategic, efficient, scalable and usable cross asset frameworks with the aim of establishing golden standards across all streams;
Design and develop software frameworks for analytics and their delivery to systems and applications;
Optimize code and business processes, providing expert guidance to desk-aligned teams in using frameworks;
Support end user frameworks and, communicate with desk-aligned teams and technology groups;
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
You're passionate about software design and writing high quality code; You're interested in applying agile development practices in a front-office trading environment;
You demonstrate quantitative and problem-solving skills; You demonstrate proficiency in object oriented programming and code design, with primary focus on Python;
You quickly grasp business concepts outside immediate area of expertise and adapt to rapidly changing business needs;
You think strategically and creatively when faced with problems and opportunities. You always look for new ways of doing things; You're attentive to detail and easily adaptable;
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;
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Graduate degree (Bachelors or equivalent) in Engineering, Computer Science, etc.
Markets experience and general trading concepts and terminology is useful to be familiar with; Direct experience of agile software methodologies;
Orientation towards careful system and solution design and implementation; Robust testing and verification practices;
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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, ****** 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The QR | Athena | VP position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Bengaluru offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
