JPMorganChase
Executive Director - Quantitative Research Principal Software Engineer
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Develop and enhance production-quality derivatives pricing models, risk analytics, and quantitative tools on JPMorganChase’s Athena Python platform. Partner with portfolio managers, traders, quants, and technology stakeholders across rates, credit, and equities. Support trade lifecycle analytics, troubleshooting, hedging, and risk aggregation while creating reusable software frameworks. Lead agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows with appropriate security, resiliency, validation, and governance controls.
If you are looking for a game-changing career, working for one of the world's leading financial institutions, you’ve come to the right place.
As a Principal Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Asset & Wealth Management, Derivatives Platform Team, you provide expertise and engineering excellence as an integral part of an agile team to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Leverage your advanced technical capabilities and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to drive best-in-class outcomes across various technologies to support one or more of the firm’s portfolios.
As a Principal Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Asset & Wealth Management, Derivatives Platform Team, you provide expertise and engineering excellence as an integral part of an agile team to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Leverage your advanced technical capabilities and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to drive best-in-class outcomes across various technologies to support one or more of the firm’s portfolios.
As a Principal Quantitative Research / Quant Developer within the derivatives platform team in Asset Management, you will build and enhance pricing, risk, and analytics capabilities for derivatives across asset classes on the firm's Athena (Python) platform. Based in New York, NY, you will partner closely with portfolio managers and traders, developing robust, production-quality models and tools that directly support the investment and risk management needs of the business.
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
- Develop and implement pricing models, risk analytics, and quantitative tools for derivatives across rates, credit, and equities
- Build and enhance analytics on the Athena (Python) platform, ensuring robust testing, clear documentation, and production-quality delivery
- Partner closely with portfolio managers and traders to translate investment and risk workflows into quantitative solutions
- Provide analytical support to internal clients by troubleshooting and resolving model- and analytics-related issues
- Contribute to the derivatives trade lifecycle capabilities, including pricing, risk aggregation, and hedging analytics
- Architects and governs agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows (using enterprise-authorized tools within the work environment) to improve delivery speed, code quality, and operational outcomes at scale (e.g., AI-driven PR review assistance, test generation/maintenance, release readiness checks, incident triage and root-cause acceleration), while defining guardrails for validation, security, resiliency, and reuse across teams.
- Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale.
- Creates durable, reusable software frameworks that are leveraged across teams and functions
- Influences leaders and senior stakeholders across business, product, and technology teams
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, Quantitative/Financial Engineering, or Computer Science
- Strong quantitative background with proven experience in derivatives across one or more asset classes — rates, credit, and equities
- Deep understanding of derivatives pricing, risk, and analytics of financial products, including option pricing theory
- Strong foundation in stochastic calculus, probability theory, and numerical methods
- Strong programming and quant development skills in Python, with the ability to deliver production-ready solutions
- Proven track record working as a quant developer and collaborating closely with quants, traders, or portfolio managers, with the ability to face off to the business
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with front-office stakeholders
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Experience with the JPMorganChase Athena platform; experience with comparable industry platforms such as Quartz or Beacon is also highly valued for candidates without Athena knowledge
- Working knowledge of Java, C++, or C#
- Prior exposure to a front-office quantitative research or trading environment
- Familiarity with the derivatives trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes
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
JPMorganChase New York, New York, USA Office
270 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10017-2014
JPMorganChase New York, New York, USA Office
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