Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you looking for balanced mixture of responsibilities, including market watch, real-time pricing, model research and software development? If yes, this role is for you!


As a Pricing Direct Evaluator - Vice President in the European Fixed Income team, you will join a revenue-generating team that provides independent pricing and analytics for over 3 million fixed income and derivative instruments, utilizing real time market intelligence from buy side and sell side market participants.

Job responsibilities

Generates daily valuations of fixed income securities for multiple market closes, entailing start-to-end responsibilities. This includes market data collection and analysis, price generation, quality control, and dealing with the client queries Develops and maintains sophisticated statistical and machine-learning models, aiming at improving pricing and quality control processes Develops cutting-edge methodologies, pricing models and infrastructure to increase accuracy and speed of valuations Communicates with trading desks, market participants and research to enhance market knowledge and understanding of the instrument pricing Addresses all client concerns daily with emphasis on providing first-class service and quality, whether it is via emails, calls or in-person meetings Examines and develops new areas of product growth with a focus on autonomously exploring new ideas

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience in Fixed Income markets Firm understanding of the principles of fixed income and data science Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Strong software development skills in Python and Excel VBA, and high aptitude for learning new technologies Ability to collect and analyze large amounts of market information, extract its essence, and incorporate the findings into valuation matrix and incorporate it into pricing models Knowledge of Machine Learning, Statistical and Artificial Intelligence techniques Clear, logical thinker with strong quantitative abilities Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment of real-time market pressures, remaining focused on client needs

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Previous market or quantitative experience in European Fixed income products (Corporate bonds, Money Markets, Private placements etc.) Previous experience of implementing machine learning models in a business environment Strong Python coding skills, especially when working with large financial datasets. Additional experience working with C++, R, Java, SQL, as well as Tableau & data visualization tools would be beneficial

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. 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.

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.