WCR - Quantitative Research Analyst

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work in our team to partner with the Business to provide a comprehensive view. 

As a Quantitative Research Analyst within Wholesale Credit Risk group, you will work in the newly formed Counterparty Credit Risk QR team that designs, manages & owns quantitative models and risk limit metrics such as  Strategic Stressed Exposure (SSE), Potential Future Exposure. The team also owns back-testing procedures to control the risk associated with  Central Clearing Counterparties (CCP). The mandate of CCR QR team is actively expanding with current scope including -

• Manage enhancements to the SSE framework which governs the computation, scenario design and monitoring as well as the impact quantification of risk drivers not being stressed adequately (Risk not in Stress).
• Developing statistical models and tools for the assessment and management of counterparty credit risk covering CCP related risk.
• Design and implement software framework for counterparty credit risk in Python, delivering results through dashboards.
• Partner with control teams for ongoing model and risk governance.
• Engage tech partners to deploy models to front end solutions.

 

Your key responsibilities in the role will include:

• Develop, support and enhance the SSE framework & its components that is used in managing counterparty risk stemming from trading book.
• Build understanding of Risk not in Stress (RNIS) framework by identifying & quantifying the impact of the risks not captured in existing stress scenarios.
• Leverage firm’s infrastructure to perform quantitative analysis on JPMSE portfolio.
• Jointly manage the life cycle of models with our risk and technology partners.
• Ongoing performance monitoring and governance of the calculation framework.
• Closely cooperate with the QR teams across the globe.
• Document modeling choices, theoretical arguments, testing and results.

 

Requirements

• Demonstrable relevant 1-3 years experience in Quantitative Research or Risk Modeling roles with an investment bank or financial institution. Familiarity with counterparty risk domain is preferred.
• Strong educational background in Quantitative discipline such as Master's/Ph.D in Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related field of study.
• Knowledge of financial instruments like OTC derivatives, Futures & Options, and Securities Financing Transaction (SFTs), along with understanding of risk management methodologies (VAR and stress testing) across all asset classes is highly preferred.
• Substantial programming skills expertise in Python & R. Working knowledge C++ is preferred.
• Familiarity with AI agentic coding would be a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem solving and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to verbally & logically articulate complex information. Interpersonal skills will be useful as projects can require interaction & synchronization with other teams.