Job Description

Bring your expertise to JPMorgan Chase. As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Risk Management and Compliance is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.

As a Quant Modeling Lead within our Risk Management team, you will be responsible for assessing and mitigating the risks associated with complex models used for valuation, risk measurement, capital calculation, and decision-making purposes. This role also provides the opportunity to gain exposure to various business and functional areas, as well as collaborate closely with model developers and users.

Job responsibilities

• Lead model reviews: analyze conceptual soundness of complex pricing models, engines, and reserve methodologies; assess model behavior and suitability of pricing models/engines for Mortgage-Backed Securities and other securitization products
• Guide 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
• Liaises with model developers, Risk and Valuation Control Groups and provide guidance on model risk
• Evaluate model performance on a regular basis

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Excellence in probability theory, stochastic processes, statistics, partial differential equations, and numerical analysis
• MSc, PhD
• Inquisitive nature, ability to ask right questions and escalate issues
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good understanding of option pricing theory (i.e. quantitative models for pricing and hedging derivatives)
• Good coding skills, for example in C/C++ or Python

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with Securitized Products and Interest Rate Derivatives
• Experience with Prepayment Models for Securitization Products
• MSc, PhD or equivalent in a quantitative discipline
• Experience in a FO or model risk quantitative role.

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

Base Pay/Salary
New York,NY $147,250.00 - $215,000.00 / year

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