Quant Model Risk Associate - Rates

ced candidates might be considered Analyst.

Job responsibilities

• Carries out model reviews: analyze conceptual soundness of complex pricing models, engines, and reserve methodologies; assess model behavior and suitability of pricing models/engines to particular products/structures

• Provides guidance on model usage and act as first point of contact for the business on all new models and changes to existing models

• Develop and implement alternative model benchmarks and compare the outcome of various models; Design model performance metrics

• Document the model review findings and communicate them to stakeholders

• Liaises with model developers, Risk and Valuation Control Groups and provide guidance on model risk

• Evaluates model performance on a regular basis

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline

• Excellence in probability theory, stochastic processes, statistics, and numerical analysis

• Strong understanding of option pricing theory and quantitative models for derivatives

• Experience with Monte Carlo and numerical methods

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Good coding skills, for example in C/C++ or Python

• Inquisitive nature with excellent communication skills

• Teamwork-oriented mindset

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with pricing derivatives

• Experience in a front office or model risk quantitative role

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. 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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Risk Management helps the firm understand, manage and anticipate risks in a constantly changing environment. The work covers areas such as evaluating country-specific risk, understanding regulatory changes and determining credit worthiness. Risk Management provides independent oversight and maintains an effective control environment.