Quantitative Trading and Research - AI Machine Learning Researcher - Associate

Overview

We are looking for skilled AI and Machine Learning (ML) experts to advance our efforts in applying cutting-edge AI/ML techniques to systematic trading strategy research and development. Working within a lean team with minimal bureaucracy, you will have significant autonomy to explore the research avenues you find most promising. You will be supported by ample computational resources, plus strong data and engineering teams to help bring your innovations to life. Your contributions will feed directly into live production trading with accountability for profit and loss, making this a highly challenging domain without simple solutions.

Role and Responsibilities

• Utilize AI/ML models to detect predictive patterns within extensive datasets.
• Incorporate predictive models into existing trading strategies or establish new strategy frameworks.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the team's AI/ML libraries and the production algorithmic trading system.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced degree (Master's, PhD, or equivalent) in machine learning, mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum of one year experience conducting machine learning and deep learning research in any sector.
• Proficient with ML frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow, or equivalent platforms.
• Aptitude for tackling complex problems by evaluating alternative solutions, tradeoffs, and viewpoints to determine optimal approaches.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong software engineering ability; familiarity with programming languages beyond Python, such as Java, C++, or C#, is an advantage.
• Prior experience in finance is not mandatory.

Company and Team

J.P. Morgan is a global frontrunner in financial services, delivering strategic advice and products to major corporations, governments, affluent individuals, and institutional investors worldwide. Our commitment to excellence in client service is central to everything we do. Diversity and inclusion are core values, with equal opportunity provided to all applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants' religious practices and health needs.

The Commercial & Investment Bank division serves clients in over 100 countries, offering expertise in banking, markets, securities services, and payments. This role will join a growing Automated Trading Strategies group responsible for systematic trading across FX, Rates, Commodities, and Credit markets, covering alpha generation, portfolio optimization, and trade execution algorithms.