Exotics Derivatives Trading - US Non-Linear Rates

The JPMorgan Exotics Derivatives business has been a longstanding fixture of the JPMorgan Sales and Trading franchise and has historically provided liquidity in exotic options based notes and derivative structures.

The Americas Rates trading business supports senior traders, primarily in the USD exotics derivatives business. The job requires a diverse skillset of critical analytical thinking, strong risk management capabilities, product structuring abilities, understanding of financial instruments and markets, implementation of a strict control environment, and ability to work in a team setting with partners throughout sales and trading.

Job Responsibilities: 

As a junior trader for the Americas Rates Team, you will help senior traders cover institutional accounts and make markets in your group's particular range of products. You will assist the senior traders in managing risk, liquidity and exposure and you may support all aspects of the trading desk: pre-trade analysis, trade execution, hedging, improvements to pricing and risk management infrastructure with focus of extensive data and statistical analysis. Tracking supply and demand from client franchise, you constantly evaluate market developments in order to give clients accurate product and flow information.

• Entrepreneurial drive with strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Highly innovative and creative mind to explore new efficiencies within the business, with focus on programming skills in Python to improve both the operational and technology-based infrastructure
• Ability to thrive on the challenge of competitive pressures and is able to remain focused on client needs
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and works well with colleagues in a fast-paced environment
• Drive a strong team player mentality in order to successfully build partnerships with our internal business partners across Trading, Sales, and the various critical support functions.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelors degree or experience in:  quantitative fields preferred, math, physics, statistics, computer science, etc
• X years of experience:  1-3 years 
• Series 7, 63: Need to have after hiring
• X years of trading specific experience: preferred, but not required.  

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. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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.

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