Pricing Direct Evaluator - Analyst

Key Skills

C++, Data science techniques, Data Visualization, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques, Pricing analytics, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL, Tableau, VBA

Job Description

As a Pricing Direct Evaluator - Analyst in European Corporate and Government bonds team, you will join a revenue-generating team that provides independent pricing and analytics for 2.8 million fixed income and derivative instruments, utilizing real time market intelligence from buy side and sell side market participants. You will have a balanced mixture of responsibilities, including market watch, real-time pricing, model research and software development.

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 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 market 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

• Firm understanding of the principles of fixed income and data science
• 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 processes
• 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
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Practical experience working with C++, R, SQL, as well as Tableau & data visualization tools
• Bachelor's degree or higher, ideally in a STEM field such as Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Finance, or Economics

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. 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.

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.