Quantitative Trading & Research - Residential Finance Desk Strategist - Vice President

Job Description

As part of the residential warehouse lending team in the Quantitative Trading & Research division, you will be a part of build and enhancing the automated funding platform powering a multi‑billion‑dollar business.

Job Summary:

As a Vice President Desk Strategist for Residential Finance, you’ll sit at the intersection of quantitative analytics and technology, supporting the systematic funding and risk analytics that power a multi‑billion‑dollar warehouse lending business. You will partner closely with the desk lead and cross‑functional teams to improve workflow efficiency and build institutional-grade solutions that help the platform scale.

Job Responsibilities:

• Enhance and evolve the automatic funding system to meet changing client needs

• Improve system stability, performance, and scalability for a high-throughput funding platform

• Ensure accurate determination of loan eligibility, advance rates, funding spreads, and margin levels

• Build and validate analytics for risk, stress testing, and loss expectations

• Support regulatory-related requirements tied to fair value, capital, and disclosure obligations

• Partner with Banking and Operations to map workflows, identify inefficiencies/risks, and implement improvements

• Coordinate with Banking, Operations, Product Control, Risk Management, and Technology across financing activities 

 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in residential mortgage markets (whole loans and securitized products)

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams

• Proficiency in at least one of C++ / Java / C#

• Proficiency in Python

• Solid understanding of SQL, database design, and indexing

• Ability to support quantitative calculations for risk, stress testing, and loss expectations

• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Banking, Operations, Risk, Technology) 

 

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience with both Agency and Non-Agency mortgage assets

• Familiarity with programming language design and compiler construction (compiler-compiler tools)

• Modeling experience (welcomed, not required) 

About Us

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

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.