Commodity Structuring - Associate

JPMorganChase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a talented individual to join our Commodities Structuring team. In this role, you will support corporate and institutional clients by developing innovative commodity-linked solutions through collaboration with global partners across various functions.

Your analytical skills will be crucial in driving impactful transactions, and you will assist in transaction modeling and client engagement. A strong attention to detail and exceptional communication skills are essential. Join us to contribute to our growth in the commodities business.

Qualifications

• Prior working experience in the commodity space, including energy, metals, or ags sales and marketing.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts into simple terms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, structuring, and execution of commodity transactions.
• Collaborate with clients to design bespoke solutions.
• Provide market information and transaction ideas to meet clients’ objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Join our dynamic Commodities Structuring team, where you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing innovative commodity‑linked solutions. You will work closely with our global partners across banking, sales, trading, risk, legal, and research to support corporate and institutional clients in meeting their complex financing and risk management objectives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your analytical skills and market knowledge to drive impactful transactions and contribute to the growth of our commodities business.

Job Responsibilities

• Transaction Support: Assist in the development, structuring, and execution of commodity transactions, including prepayments, inventory financing, and structured derivative solutions. Provide comprehensive support throughout the transaction lifecycle, including due diligence, negotiation, execution and ongoing transaction support.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients to understand their specific needs and objectives, and design bespoke solutions that align with their risk tolerance and financial goals. Provide market information and transaction ideas to meet clients’ risk management and/or physical objectives.
• Point person on analyses: Point person on transaction modeling and quantitative analyses, providing support to senior team members. Synthesize outputs into client‑ready materials.
• Interface with Control Functions: Collaborate with control functions to receive required approvals and anticipate transaction risks, particularly those specific to physical commodities. Drive dialogue and supporting analyses to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Prior working experience in the commodity space, including energy, metals, or ags sales and marketing.
• Superior attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts into simple terms and actionable steps.
• Strong Excel skills, ideally with asset‑level modeling.
• Expertise in Powerpoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information concisely and clearly.
• Strong team player who partners well with colleagues and can work with a diverse group of stakeholders through various stages of the deal process.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience with physical commodities highly preferred.
• Knowledge of credit and market risk.
• Ability to work independently and drive processes with minimal oversight or direction.
• FINRA Licenses (i.e., Series 7, 79, 63).

About Us

JPMorgan Chase, 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.

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.

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.

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.