Corporate & Investment Bank - Rates Trading- Executive Director

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking an Executive Director for its Rates Trading franchise. The role focuses on managing market activities for AUD and NZD derivatives, building client relationships, and driving business growth. Applicants should have significant investment banking experience, leadership qualities, and a strong grasp of market dynamics. Join a collaborative team dedicated to excellence and client satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant product experience.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Strong communication skills for effective client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Make markets in AUD & NZD interest rate derivatives and securities.
• Build and develop new customer relationships.
• Manage risk and client flows.

Skills

Investment banking experience

Product management

Leadership

Communication skills

Risk management

Job description

Job Description

Step into a fast-paced trading environment where your expertise will help build a stronger global AUD and NZD rates franchise. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to build client relationships, manage risk, and drive business growth. Join a collaborative team that values initiative, leadership, and continuous improvement. Make a direct impact on our franchise and develop your career in a global, innovative setting.

Job Summary

As an Executive Director in the Rates Trading global franchise, you will help cover institutional accounts and make markets in AUD and NZD interest rate derivatives and securities. Your role will involve managing risk, liquidity, and exposure, and contribute to all aspects of the trading desk, including pre-trade analysis, research, trade processing, and strategy design. You will work closely with colleagues locally and offshore to help grow the franchise.

Job Responsibilities

• Make markets in AUD & NZD interest rate derivatives and securities for institutional clients
• Build and develop new customer relationships to expand the franchise
• Manage risk and client flows in a structured manner
• Take initiative to improve business processes and systems
• Understand and follow firm policies for risk management and regulatory compliance
• Play an active role in training, mentoring, and developing junior team members
• Lead and participate in people initiatives, including recruiting and training

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience working within an investment bank
• Minimum 7 years of relevant product experience
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and willingness to invest in others' growth
• Extensive experience as a price-maker in relevant products
• Strong communication skills for effective client and internal stakeholder interaction
• Detailed understanding of fundamental and technical aspects of traded products and support functions
• Ability to calculate and reconcile P&L and risk

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a global team, managing partnerships with offshore colleagues
• Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently

This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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.

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.