Global Credit Trading - IG Credit Trader - Executive Director

J.P. Morgan; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks a senior Executive Director and IG Credit Trader to lead trading and risk management efforts within the investment-grade credit markets. This role involves executing trades, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations, all while contributing to the firm's strategic growth in credit markets.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in credit trading or related field.
• Strong knowledge of investment-grade products.
• Ability to manage high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades in investment-grade credit markets.
• Lead risk management efforts and develop strategies.
• Analyze market trends to inform trading decisions.

Skills

Credit markets knowledge

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or economics

Tools

Python

Job description

Are you ready to take on a senior leadership role in the dynamic world of credit trading? As an Executive Director and IG Credit Trader, you will be responsible for managing investment-grade credit portfolios and executing trades to provide liquidity and innovative solutions to our clients. Join JP Morgan Chase, where your leadership will contribute to market-making activities and strategic growth in the credit markets. We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for career advancement and impactful contributions.

As an Executive Director and IG Credit Trader, you will lead efforts in trading investment-grade credit products, managing risk portfolios, and collaborating with sales teams to expand the client base. Your role involves analyzing market trends, executing trades, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will be part of a leading market maker in credit derivatives and corporate bonds, contributing to the success of our franchise.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute trades in investment-grade credit markets, ensuring optimal pricing and risk management.
• Lead risk management efforts and develop strategies to maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with sales teams to expand the client base and increase market share.
• Analyze market trends and provide insights to support trading decisions.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and counterparties.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal risk management standards.
• Represent the firm at industry events and forums, enhancing the firm's visibility and reputation.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Extensive experience in credit trading or a related field, with a focus on investment-grade products.
• Strong knowledge of credit markets, products, and strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership ability, with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance, economics, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Familiarity with coding and programming skills, particularly in Python or other relevant languages, to support algorithmic trading strategies.
• Advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
• Experience interacting with major institutional investors.

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 the company

J.P. Morgan is a leader in financial services, offering solutions to clients in more than 100 countries with one of the most comprehensive global product platforms available. We have been helping our clients to do business and manage their wealth for more than 200 years. Our business has been built upon our core principle of putting our clients' interests first.

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