Quantitative Credit Trading Desk Strategist - Executive Director

The Macro Credit Trading Desk is seeking an Executive Director-level Front Office Quantitative Strategist (Strats) to join the trading desk and help drive the development of next-generation pricing, risk, and analytics tools for our macro credit derivatives business. The scope is global, covering key products including tranches, options, futures, and CDS index markets. This role combines strong quantitative depth with a trading mindset and the interpersonal skills to bridge Trading, Sales, Technology, and Quantitative Research.

Location / Reporting

• New York, NY
• Reports directly to the Head of the Macro Credit Trading Desk

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and trade quantitative strategies within macro credit products, contributing to day-to-day risk management and P&L outcomes.
• Represent Trading in the design, prioritization, and delivery of next-generation pricing/risk tools, coordinating across Technology, Quantitative Research, Sales, and other stakeholders to drive alignment and execution in a large, matrixed organization.
• Define quantitative requirements (assumptions, calibration approach, outputs, controls) and partner with Quantitative Research and Technology to ensure robust models and effective implementation.
• Enhance desk risk transparency and decision-making (sensitivities, scenarios/stress testing, P&L driver analysis, hedging analytics) and help manage exposures.
• Partner with Sales/Trading on trade support tools and client-facing analytics (trade ideas, response tooling, transaction support).
• Mentor and manage junior strats, setting standards for execution, documentation, and research-to-production practices.

Required Qualifications

• Significant front-office strats/desk quant experience, with demonstrated involvement in risk management and trading (or direct support of risk-taking) in live markets.
• Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD preferred) in a quantitative field (Math/Stats/Physics/Engineering/CS/FE) or equivalent experience.
• Strong foundation in derivatives pricing and risk, including calibration and numerical methods; strong practical judgment for trading use-cases.
• Strong programming skills and ability to partner effectively with engineers (Python required; additional FO language a plus).
• Strong understanding of macro credit and credit derivatives, including familiarity with CDS index products; experience with tranches and/or credit options preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across Trading, Sales, Technology, and Quantitative Research; thrives in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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