Energy Trading Assistant, Analyst (6 Months Contract)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Singapore seeks an Energy Trading Assistant to support senior traders and enhance skills in market analysis and risk management. You will help manage corporate accounts and market-making activities while ensuring accurate trade processing and client insights.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the trading desk, independent work under pressure, and commitment to regulatory compliance. Contract duration is initially six months, with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related disciplines.
• 0-2 years’ experience in banking/financial industries.
• Strong interests in global financial markets and processes.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for problem-solving.
• Ability to discuss fundamental and technical aspects of traded products.
• Understanding of transaction lifecycle and execution orientation.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and remain focused under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day client requests and needs.
• Analyze market drivers and movements, understanding cross-asset implications.
• Resolve P&L reconciliation issues independently.
• Keep all relevant parties informed of key developments.
• Cultivate a balance between revenue generation and client franchise building.
• Execute trades with a high degree of competence.
• Follow firm's risk management policies and regulatory rules.
• Ensure accuracy in post-trade processes and internal controls.
• Share information and ideas proactively to aid team success.

Skills

Market analysis

Risk management

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Step into the fast-paced world of trading with our Energy Trading Assistant (TA) role in Singapore. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior traders, enhancing your skills in market analysis and risk management. Join us to grow your career in a supportive and challenging environment.

As an Energy Trading Assistant (TA) within our team, you will be at the heart of our trading operations, supporting senior traders in managing corporate accounts and market-making activities. Your role is crucial in ensuring smooth trade processing and providing clients with accurate market insights. Embrace the challenge of balancing revenue generation with client relationship building and become an integral part of our trading desk.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day client requests and needs.
• Analyze market drivers and movements, understanding cross-asset implications.
• Resolve P&L reconciliation issues independently.
• Keep all relevant parties informed of key developments.
• Cultivate a balance between revenue generation and client franchise building.
• Execute trades with a high degree of competence.
• Follow firm's risk management policies and regulatory rules.
• Ensure accuracy in post-trade processes and internal controls.
• Share information and ideas proactively to aid team success.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related disciplines.
• 0-2 years’ experience in banking/financial/ relevant industries.
• Strong interests in global financial markets and processes.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for problem-solving.
• Ability to discuss fundamental and technical aspects of traded products.
• Proficiency in market and product terminology.
• Understanding of transaction lifecycle and execution orientation.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and remain focused under pressure.

This role is intended to be an initial term of approximately 6 months only; however, subject to business needs and candidates performance, the contract may be extended or converted to permanent employment.