Global Credit Trading - IG Credit Trader - Executive Director

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global financial services firm as an Executive Director and IG Credit Trader, responsible for managing investment-grade credit portfolios. This senior leadership position involves executing trades, managing risk, and contributing to strategic growth in the credit markets, offering a collaborative environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in credit trading or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of credit markets and products.
• Ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades in investment-grade credit markets.
• Lead risk management efforts and develop profitability strategies.
• Collaborate with sales teams to expand client base.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom

• Job Identification 210639378
• Job Category Trading Global Population
• Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank
• Locations 25 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, Greater London, E14 5JP, GB
• Job Schedule Full time

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 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 ourFAQs 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.