Automated Trading Strategies - AI Machine Learning Researcher - Associate

We are seeking experienced AI Machine Learning (ML) experts to join our team to accelerate our efforts on applying latest AI\ML methods on systematic trading strategy R&D. As part of a small focused team with minimal bureaucracy, you will have great independence to pursue the research directions you think would be most impactful. You are enabled with enough computational resources, and supported by excellent data and engineering teams to realize your vision. Your work will be deployed directly into production trading with P&L responsibility. It will be challenging: this is a field with no easy or obvious solutions.  

Job Summary

As an Associate in the Automated Trading Strategies (ATS) group, you are responsible for systematic trading across FX, Rates, Commodities, and Credit markets. You will focus on enhancing every aspect of our models, including data featurization, architecture design, training dynamics, and trading decision processes. You will be part of a rapidly expanding team, gaining a comprehensive understanding of market making and exchange trading, encompassing alpha generation, portfolio construction/optimization, and trade execution algorithms.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply AI\ML model to find predictive pattern from large dataset 
• Integrate prediction model into existing strategies or setup new one
• Contribute to team’s AI\ML libraries as well as production algo system

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in machine learning and deep learning research for any domain.
• Relevant experience using frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow and equivalent programs. 
• Experience solving complex problems and comparing alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and different perspectives to determine a path forward.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills:

• Strong engineering skills valued, efficiency in other languages (Java/C++/C#) beyond Python is a plus. 
• Finance experience is not required.

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