JP Morgan hires machine learning expert to deploy tech across investable indices business - The TRADE

US investment bank JP Morgan has hired a machine learning expert to deploy the technology across its investable indices business, The TRADE has learnt. Fredrik Giertz has been appointed vice president in equity derivatives structuring at JP Morgan, having joined the bank last month in the newly-created role. A spokesperson at JP Morgan confirmed the appointment. Based within the investable index division at JP Morgan in London, Giertz will focus on growing and developing quantitative strategies that use machine learning techniques for the investment bank. He has several years' experience in managing quantitative strategies, from alternative risk to more advanced strategies using machine learning technology.