Global Equities - Cash Equities CRB Trader - Vice President or Executive Director

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader in London is seeking a Cash Equities Central Risk Book Trader to enhance client execution through liquidity provision and develop profitability strategies. The role requires experience in trading, risk management, and quantitative data analysis, particularly with tools like Python and KDB. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with technology teams to optimize trading operations, ensuring compliance with UK regulatory standards. Competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity are part of the offering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in equity market trading and risk management.
• Proven performance in systematic trading strategies and profitability.
• Ability to analyze quantitative data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Research and implement trading signals and liquidity strategies.
• Oversee risk management development for the desk's portfolio.
• Collaborate with CRB technology and quant research teams.

Skills

Experience trading & managing risk in equity markets

Proven trading track record of systematic trading profitability

Fluency in quantitative data analysis using latest tools

Strong communication skills

Tools

Python

Pandas

KDB

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Job Description

The Equities business at J.P. Morgan provides a full complement of equity and equity-linked solutions to institutional investor clients - from ideas and insights from top-ranked analysts, to high-touch sales and trading services, to world-class algorithmic and electronic trading capabilities.

As an EMEA-based Cash Equities Central Risk Book (CRB) Trader in Global Equities you will work in close partnership with our technology and quant research professionals, as well as the global CRB trading team, to enhance client execution through systematic liquidity provision, research & implement strategies to improve desk profitability and manage the risk & operation of our systematic trading.

Cash Equities provides risk and agency-trading capabilities to global clients. This role can be based in either of our Paris or London offices.

Job responsibilities

• Research & implementation of trading signals & liquidity provision strategies in global cash equities & futures
• Oversight & development of the systematic risk management of the desk's portfolio using risk models & optimisers
• Develop risk pricing & execution cost models to reduce costs & improve profitability
• Collaborate proactively with the CRB technology & quant research team members, as well as with the global CRB trading team
• Build and maintain relationships with clients of the CRB trading services in these markets

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience trading & managing risk in equity markets, ideally US & EMEA
• Proven trading track record of systematic trading profitability & understanding of common systematic trading strategies
• Fluency in quantitative data analysis using latest tools, preferably python, pandas & KDB
• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication, both real-time & technical communication

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.