Americas Rates - Swaps Trading - Associate

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards

Discretionary incentive compensation

On-site health and wellness centers

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

J.P. Morgan in New York seeks a Trader in the Rates Team to join our front office on the busy trading floor. You will advise and facilitate transactions with institutional clients, make markets in your range of products, and optimize internal systems.

The role requires 3+ years in trading or markets, strong Excel, PowerPoint and MS Office skills and programming experience, and the ability to manage risk and multi-task under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in trading or markets.
• Expertise with trading technology and risk application.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and MS Office skills; programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk, liquidity and exposure of the trading desk.
• Pre-trade analysis and design of strategies for large trades.
• Track market developments and monitor trading systems for accuracy.
• Collaborate with sales to provide client coverage.

Skills

Trading experience

Financial markets

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Programming

Tools

Trading platforms

MS Office suite

Job description

J.P. Morgan is a top tier liquidity and algorithmic execution provider in global fixed income, currencies and commodities markets offering competitive pricing across macro assets in cash and derivative products. This role sits within the front office and will be working in a dynamic and busy trading floor environment.

Job Summary

As a Trader within the Rates Team, you will work with top professionals to advise and facilitate transactions with a variety of institutional clients comprising of banks, fund managers, pension funds, insurance companies and hedge funds. As an experienced hire, you’re expected to engage institutional accounts, make markets in your team’s particular range of products and optimize internal technological systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage risk, liquidity and exposure of the trading desk
• Pre-trade analysis, research on major market trends, inbound and outbound trade processing and the design of optimal strategies for large trades.
• Tracking supply and demand, you will constantly evaluate market developments and monitor trading systems in order to give clients accurate product information.
• Bring a collaborative approach working with our business partners in sales to provide comprehensive client coverage across the platform.

Required Qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 3+ years of relevant experience (preferably Trading or Markets related)
• Extensive expertise with trading technology and its application to risk markets strongly recommended
• Expert Excel, Power Point and MS Office skills and experience in programming required
• Someone who thrives on the challenge of high pressure and can assess risk according to client needs
• Superior time management and multi-tasking skills to juggle live transactions, generate trade ideas and analyze market movements
• Maturity and the ability to succeed in a dynamic, fast-paced and open environment

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Company Overview

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

EEO & Inclusion Statement

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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. This role sits within the front office and will be working in a dynamic and busy trading floor environment.