Global Credit Trading and Syndicate - Distressed Desk - Executive Director

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York seeks an experienced Distressed Desk Analyst to work with the North America Credit Trading team. You will collaborate with distressed traders to identify ideas and engage clients while supporting risk management with the trading desk.

Ideal candidates bring strong credit analysis and cash flow modeling skills, plus the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience investing in credit markets, preferably distressed credit & restructurings.
• Self-starter who can work independently and also within a team.
• Valuation and credit analysis experience, including cash flow modeling.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with distressed traders and the broader Distressed Desk Analyst team
• Identify compelling trade opportunities
• Engage with the desk's clients
• Manage Risk in partnership with the trading desk

Skills

Credit market experience

Self-starter

Valuation & cash flow modeling

Strong presentation skills

Job description

The North America Credit Trading franchise is a leading market maker in credit and securitized products, derivatives, loans, and corporate bonds. Traders, sales people, and desk analysts work collectively to generate ideas and make secondary markets in high grade/high yield bonds/CDS, CLOs, distressed bonds, loans, trade claims, indices, exotics, and illiquid credits. You will work directly with our distressed traders and the broader Distressed Desk Analyst team.

Job Responsibilities

• Work directly with our distressed traders and the broader Distressed Desk Analyst team
• Identify compelling trade opportunities
• Engage with the desk's clients
• Manage Risk in partnership with the trading desk

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Candidate must have experience investing in credit markets, preferably with experience in distressed credit & restructurings
• The candidate must have a strong work ethic and be a self-starter who is able to work independently and is also comfortable being part of a larger team
• Valuation and credit analysis experience, including strong business analysis and cash flow modeling skills
• Mature personality to enable direct client interaction, confident presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and on tight, evolving deadlines

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in restructuring / loan documentation / legal frameworks is desirable