Currencies and Emerging Markets - Automated Trading Strategist (ATS), Associate

Job Description
You will work as part of the Automated Trading Strategist (ATS) front-office team on the Currencies and Emerging Markets (CEM) trading floor in Singapore with primary focus on Emerging Markets (EM) Rates (government bonds and interest rate swap).
As an Associate in the ATS team, you will be responsible, independent and able to work in smooth coordination with the larger team. The group is globally distributed. The environment is fast-paced and challenging. You are also expected to cover a wide range of responsibilities as ATS staff cross over between trading, quantitative analysis and technology.
Job Responsibilities

• Analysis of data to identify patterns and revenue opportunities
• Designing trading and execution strategies
• Researching micro-patterns and trends
• Building, maintaining and upgrading applications & tools
• Supporting day-to-day trading & resolving day-to-day trading issues
• Formulation, analysis and back testing of pricing, execution, risk management strategies and trading signals
• Expanding the group's library of modeling, analytics and automation tools

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or other quantitative fields
• At least 3 years of experience in electronic market making
• Excellent research skills
• Attention to detail, adaptable and hungry to learn
• Good programming skills in any language

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Interest in market microstructures and quantitative trading
• Experience in manipulating large amounts of data
• Advanced degree (e.g. PhD) or any track record of conducting original research

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
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.