Asset Management - Fixed Income - Securitized Trader

Testing Site - JPMC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan Asset Management is seeking a seasoned Securitized Trader within the GFICC Trading Team to shape and implement investment strategies across Agency MBS, ABS, CMBS, RMBS, CLOs, and related securitized products.

You will generate trade ideas and collaborate with portfolio managers and research analysts to support investment outcomes. The role emphasizes strong market knowledge, a proactive mindset, and the ability to drive ideas while maintaining risk controls and client-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience trading securitized products (Agency MBS, ABS, CMBS, RMBS, CLOs, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to generate investment ideas and contribute to portfolio outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings and market views.
• Proven ability to build and foster relationships internally and externally.
• Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Actively generate, evaluate, and implement investment ideas in securitized markets across agency MBS and securitized credit.
• Employ fundamental, technical, and relative valuation analysis to develop differentiated market views.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and research teams to identify opportunities and contribute to investment decisions.
• Adhere to internal trading policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and risk management.
• Present trade ideas, communicate market flows, and provide color and insights to investment teams.
• Build and maintain broker relationships; participate in broker performance reviews as needed.
• Represent trading capabilities to current and prospective clients and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as an ambassador for the GFICC trading platform.

Skills

Investment idea generation

Communication skills

Relationship building

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Finance/Economics degree preferred

CFA designation or progress toward CFA (plus)

Tools

Tradeweb

Bloomberg

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities team (GFICC) at J.P. Morgan Asset Management is one of the world’s deepest and best-resourced fixed income managers, with expertise across all major fixed income sectors, including niche markets. Every investment decision in our fixed income solutions is underpinned by the proprietary research of a globally integrated team of sector specialists. Our shared research language, combining fundamental, quantitative valuation and technical inputs, facilitates the comparison of ideas across sectors and geographies. Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities manages a broad range of strategies, through funds and/or separate accounts, including investment grade credit, high yield, emerging market debt, unconstrained and aggregate strategies, long duration, stable value, FX, short duration, global bonds, structured products, mortgages and tax-aware strategies. Our team puts clients first so we are looking for candidates that share our enthusiasm for delivering a first class client experience through an engaging and proactive sales approach.

As a Securitized Trader within the Global Fixed Income Currency and Commodities (GFICC) Trading Team at J.P. Morgan Asset Management,you will have a key role in shaping and implementing investment strategies across the full spectrum of securitized products, including Agency MBS and Securitized Credit. GFICC has demonstrated a long-term track record of strong performance andis responsible for $210bn in securitized AUM across the spectrum, including Agency RMBS, ABS, CMBS, non-agency RMBS, and CLOs. Leveraging your market expertise and analytical skills, you will generate trade ideas, form market perspectives, and collaborate closely with portfolio managers and research analyststo drive idea generation and investment implementation. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact account performance while being an integral part of the investment process. The position is ideal for candidates with significant experience in securitized trading who are seeking to make a strategic impact within a dynamic team.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively generate, evaluate, and implement investment ideas in securitized markets—including Agency MBS and Securitized Credit—across a range of strategies and client mandates.
• Employ fundamental, technical, and relative valuation analysis to develop differentiated market views and inform portfolio positioning.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and research teams to identify opportunities and contribute to investment decisions.
• Adhere to all internal trading policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and risk management.
• Present trade ideas, communicate market flows, and provide color and insights to investment teams.
• Build and maintain broker relationships; participate in broker performance reviews as needed.
• Represent trading capabilities to current and prospective clients, as well as internal stakeholders.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities trading platform.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience trading securitized products (Agency MBS, ABS, CMBS, RMBS, CLOs, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to generate investment ideas and contribute to portfolio outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present findings and market views.
• Proven ability to build and foster relationships internally and externally.
• Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Advanced technology skills, including proficiency in Tradeweb, Bloomberg, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Programming experience (Python and/or other languages) and interest in applying AI to increase trading efficiency.
• Experience presenting to clients and investment teams.
• CFA designation or progress toward CFA, or other relevant certifications, is a plus.