High Touch Equities Trading - Executive Director

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase, a leading global bank, is seeking an Executive Director to join its High Touch Trading team as an Equities High Touch Trader. You will execute trades for a diverse client base and leverage market expertise to inform real-time strategy.

In this role you will build trusted advisor relationships, monitor market conditions, and collaborate with sales, research, and other trading teams while ensuring regulatory and internal policy compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of equity trading or finance experience in high touch environments.
• Strong understanding of equity markets and market microstructure.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute equity trades for institutional, private bank, and private equity clients
• Provide market insights and trading strategies to clients
• Monitor market conditions and trends to inform trading decisions
• Collaborate with sales, research, and other trading teams
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Utilize advanced trading technologies and platforms to enhance trading efficiency

Skills

Equity trading

Market microstructure

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business

MBA or CFA preferred

Tools

Trading platforms

Market data systems

Job description

At JPMorganChase, every trade tells a story — and as an Equities High Touch Trader, you will be at the center of it. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and execution expert for some of the world's most sophisticated institutional, private bank, and private equity clients, bringing market intelligence and precision to every interaction.

As an Executive Director in our High Touch Trading team, you will execute equity trades across a diverse and high-profile client base while drawing on deep market expertise to inform strategy in real time. This work sits at the intersection of client relationships, market structure, and execution quality — where the decisions you make daily have direct, measurable impact on client outcomes and the firm's market presence.

Job responsibilities

• Execute equity trades for institutional, private bank, and private equity clients
• Provide market insights and trading strategies to clients
• Monitor market conditions and trends to inform trading decisions
• Collaborate with sales, research, and other trading teams
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Utilize advanced trading technologies and platforms to enhance trading efficiency

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 5+ years of experience in equity trading or finance roles within markets, with a proven track record in a high touch environment
• Strong understanding of equity markets, trading strategies, and market microstructure
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or CFA) preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing a team

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.

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 FAQ 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. Drive high-impact equity trading strategies for top-tier institutional and private clients at one of the world's leading banks