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Team Overview
The EM Rates Quantitative Trading team in New York is a dynamic team responsible for coordinating with the larger team to determine the desk's profitability. This team covers a wide range of responsibilities, including designing, trading, and execution strategies across EM Rates products — Bonds, Interest Rate Swaps (IRS), FX Swaps, and Repo on Government Bonds.
Job Summary
As an Analyst or Associate within Quantitative Trading & Research (QTR) EM Rates Quantitative Trading team, you will work as part of the QTR front-office team on the trading floor in Sao Paulo or New York. Given the dynamic nature of the environment, this role is tailored for an individual who is responsible, independent, and able to work in smooth coordination with the larger team to determine the desk's profitability. You will get a chance to cover a wide range of responsibilities, including designing trading and execution strategies for EM Rates products (Bonds, IRS, FX Swaps, and Repo Government Bonds); researching micro-patterns and trends; building, maintaining, and upgrading applications and tools; and supporting day-to-day operations.
Job Responsibilities
- Create, modify, and implement algorithmic orders to execute EM Rates products—Bonds, IRS, FX Swaps, and Repo Government Bonds—for clients and internal manual traders.
- Work closely with Technology to develop scalable, low-latency infrastructure that meets business needs.
- Leverage internal and non-public sources of liquidity to optimize electronic price discovery and hedging across EM Rates instruments.
- Review, monitor, and track daily P&L from electronic market-making activity.
- Contribute to the design and enhancement of electronic market-making trading systems across Bonds, IRS, FX Swaps, and Repo Government Bonds.
- Perform statistical analysis of algorithmic order execution for internal use and to drive iterative improvements.
- Understand and consistently follow the firm's approach and policies for managing risk in the EM Rates business, as well as applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Demonstrate a strong interest in market microstructure and quantitative trading, with particular relevance to EM Rates products (Bonds, IRS, FX Swaps, and Repo Government Bonds).
- Strong design and programming skills are essential, with a primary focus on object-oriented programming languages (C++, Java, C#, etc.) and Python.
- Apply agile development practices within a front-office trading environment and exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, as the position involves frequent interaction with different teams across the firm, including many non-technical users.
- Think strategically and creatively when faced with problems and opportunities, eagerly seeking new ways of doing things and understanding the benefits of leveraging the firm's scale.
- Understanding of different types of risk and the ability to discuss in detail ways of managing those risks within EM Rates markets is required.
- Ability to communicate concepts and ideas, both verbally and via documentation, and defend their validity while tailoring messages to different audiences.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- A degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or an equivalent discipline
- Direct experience with agile software methodologies.
- Experience in macro markets, particularly EM Rates products such as Bonds, IRS, FX Swaps, and Repo on Government Bonds.
- General trading concepts and terminology, is strongly preferred, as is experience working with electronic venues relevant to these products.
- Demonstrated proficiency with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Copilot-style code generation and completion assistants)
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
ABOUT THE TEAM
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
Team Overview
The EM Rates Quantitative Trading team in New York is a dynamic team responsible for coordinating with the larger team to determine the desk's profitability. This team covers a wide range of responsibilities, including designing, trading, and execution strategies across EM Rates products — Bonds, Interest Rate Swaps (IRS), FX Swaps, and Repo on Government Bonds.
Job Summary
As an Analyst or Associate within Quantitative Trading & Research (QTR) EM Rates Quantitative Trading team, you will work as part of the QTR front-office team on the trading floor in Sao Paulo or New York. Given the dynamic nature of the environment, this role is tailored for an individual who is responsible, independent, and able to work in smooth coordination with the larger team to determine the desk's profitability. You will get a chance to cover a wide range of responsibilities, including designing trading and execution strategies for EM Rates products (Bonds, IRS, FX Swaps, and Repo Government Bonds); researching micro-patterns and trends; building, maintaining, and upgrading applications and tools; and supporting day-to-day operations.
Job Responsibilities
- Create, modify, and implement algorithmic orders to execute EM Rates products—Bonds, IRS, FX Swaps, and Repo Government Bonds—for clients and internal manual traders.
- Work closely with Technology to develop scalable, low-latency infrastructure that meets business needs.
- Leverage internal and non-public sources of liquidity to optimize electronic price discovery and hedging across EM Rates instruments.
- Review, monitor, and track daily P&L from electronic market-making activity.
- Contribute to the design and enhancement of electronic market-making trading systems across Bonds, IRS, FX Swaps, and Repo Government Bonds.
- Perform statistical analysis of algorithmic order execution for internal use and to drive iterative improvements.
- Understand and consistently follow the firm's approach and policies for managing risk in the EM Rates business, as well as applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Demonstrate a strong interest in market microstructure and quantitative trading, with particular relevance to EM Rates products (Bonds, IRS, FX Swaps, and Repo Government Bonds).
- Strong design and programming skills are essential, with a primary focus on object-oriented programming languages (C++, Java, C#, etc.) and Python.
- Apply agile development practices within a front-office trading environment and exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, as the position involves frequent interaction with different teams across the firm, including many non-technical users.
- Think strategically and creatively when faced with problems and opportunities, eagerly seeking new ways of doing things and understanding the benefits of leveraging the firm's scale.
- Understanding of different types of risk and the ability to discuss in detail ways of managing those risks within EM Rates markets is required.
- Ability to communicate concepts and ideas, both verbally and via documentation, and defend their validity while tailoring messages to different audiences.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- A degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or an equivalent discipline
- Direct experience with agile software methodologies.
- Experience in macro markets, particularly EM Rates products such as Bonds, IRS, FX Swaps, and Repo on Government Bonds.
- General trading concepts and terminology, is strongly preferred, as is experience working with electronic venues relevant to these products.
- Demonstrated proficiency with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Copilot-style code generation and completion assistants)
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
ABOUT THE TEAM
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase16
- Raymond James2
- BBVA1
- Baird1
- Marsh1
Top Industries Hiring
- Fintech
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in trading associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in Excel and at least one programming language such as Python, R, or MATLAB
- Strong understanding of financial markets, asset classes, and trading instruments
- Experience with order management systems or electronic trading platforms
- Series 57 or Series 63 license, or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe
- Ability to analyze real-time market data and execute decisions under time pressure
Tips for Your Trading Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to desk type
Equity trading resumes should highlight P&L attribution and market microstructure knowledge, while fixed income roles reward experience with duration, credit spreads, and rate curves. Matching your language to the specific desk signals you understand what that seat actually does.
Show quantitative work you built yourself
Firms reviewing trading associate candidates want evidence you can build, not just run, a model. Include links to Python scripts, Excel VBA tools, or backtested strategies from coursework or personal projects, with a one-line note on what problem each solved.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists trading associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by product and strategy
Generic searches return noise. Narrow by asset class or strategy terms in job titles and descriptions, since a derivatives associate role and an equities associate role have different technical requirements, different interview formats, and often sit on entirely different floors.
Prepare for case-style technical screens early
Many trading associate interviews include a live market simulation or brain teaser round before any behavioral conversation. Practice mental math, probability problems, and estimating bid-ask spreads under time pressure well before your first phone screen.
Negotiate start date and desk rotation terms
Offer letters at trading firms sometimes specify a fixed desk rather than a rotation program. If you have multiple offers or strong preferences, start-date flexibility and rotation access are negotiable at this stage in a way that base compensation often is not.
Trading Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most trading associates?
The most active employers for trading associates right now are JPMorganChase, Raymond James, and BBVA, and the most openings are in New York, Minnesota, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate at large broker-dealers, proprietary trading shops, and asset managers with active portfolio turnover.
How many trading associate jobs are remote?
About 39% of trading associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, real-time nature of most trading desks. Research and quantitative strategy roles tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility, while execution-focused and market-making positions typically require on-site presence during market hours.
How do you become a trading associate?
Most trading associates start with a quantitative undergraduate degree, then build market knowledge through internships at a bank, brokerage, or trading firm. Obtaining relevant securities licenses strengthens your candidacy. Demonstrating coding ability in Python or similar tools and completing a structured internship in a trading environment are the most direct paths to a full-time seat.
Can you get a trading associate job with little or no experience?
Firms do hire candidates with limited direct experience if you can demonstrate strong quantitative ability and market awareness. Completing a trading-focused internship, building a small personal portfolio with documented decisions, or finishing a recognized financial markets certification can substitute for professional experience when applying to junior or rotational trading associate programs.
What does the trading associate interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone round covering mental math, probability, and market knowledge. Finalists usually complete an on-site or virtual superday with case studies, live market simulations, and behavioral interviews across multiple interviewers. Some firms add a written test or a take-home modeling exercise before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to trading associate jobs?
You can find and apply to trading associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the listings that match your background and target asset class, and apply directly to each one that fits.
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