Global Rates - STIRT trader - Vice President

J.P. Morgan; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the City of London is seeking a Vice President STIRT trader to manage market marking for GBP in various STIRT products. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Finance or a related area, with relevant trading experience and a strong analytical background. This role involves working under pressure and collaborating with other traders to enhance pricing and client discussions.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of rates markets and macro dynamics.
• Relevant trading experience required.
• Ability to work under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Market make GBP in the STIRT products.
• Work alongside other traders trading different currencies.
• Help the desk to improve pricing and lead initiatives.
• Meet clients and help grow the STIRT franchise.

Skills

Understanding of rates markets

Analytical skills

Ability to multitask

Strong data manipulation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related area

Job description

The Rates group at J.P. Morgan is a world leader in providing liquidity, sales ideas and risk management services across fixed income securities and derivatives for corporations, financial institutions and governments. Across the G10 currencies, from electronic government bond trading to tailored structured interest rate solutions, clients are able to transact seamlessly across our comprehensive product suite.

J.P. Morgan is a top STIRT trading desk in EMEA where we look to provide liquidity into the market. Our team focuses on providing execution and risk management service to the global client franchise. We work closely with Sales teams, covering institutional accounts, as well as other Trading and Sales entities within the firm.

Job summary:

As a STIRT trader, Vice President within Global Rates team , your primary focus will be market marking the products that you trade. You need to be comfortable managing a risk portfolio across multiple markets and products. We expect you to be responsible, independent and able to work in smooth coordination with the larger team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Market make GBP in the STIRT products which includes FX Forward Swaps, IR Swaps, Cross-Currency basis Swaps and OIS products
• Work alongside other traders trading different currencies, as well as covering other books as required
• Help the desk to improve pricing and lead initiatives
• Meet clients and discuss markets and help lead and grow the STIRT franchise

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related area preferred
• Solid understanding of rates markets and macro dynamics
• Relevant trading experience required
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to work under time pressure
• Strong analytical and data manipulation skills

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.