Executive Director, Rates Quantitative Trading & Research Greater London, United Kingdom Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Rates Quantitative Trading and Research. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of front-office quantitative research, with a focus on developing and evolving rates trading models that have a direct and measurable impact on trading performance. This hands-on role requires a deep understanding of quantitative finance, applied mathematics, and strong programming skills in Python and/or C++. The Executive Director will be responsible for partnering with trading stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights, scalable solutions, and disciplined risk controls. Additionally, the role involves leading and developing a local team, setting strategic direction, and mentoring junior talent. Applicants must have a proven track record in quantitative finance, including expertise in areas such as stochastic calculus, numerical methods, time series analysis, and optimization. Strong domain knowledge of rates and interest rate derivatives is essential, as is experience in developing quantitative models from research to implementation. The role also demands strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex quantitative topics to both trading and technology stakeholders. A Master's or PhD in a quantitative discipline is required, and experience in a front-office quantitative research role within a rates or fixed-income financing trading environment is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a background in developing or supporting non-linear rates models and experience in people leadership, including mentoring and team development.

Hiring Company

JPMorgan Chase & Co.