Prime Financial Services - Hedge Fund Distribution - Associate

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

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York seeks an Associate on the Hedge Fund Distribution team to provide equity financing and securities lending coverage to hedge fund clients across cash and swaps.

The role emphasizes international markets and requires coordination with regional desks in Sydney, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Paris, Sao Paulo to ensure a seamless global client experience. You will develop deep relationships, analyze financing solutions across NA/EMEA/APAC, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years client-facing experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Experience extracting data from MIS reporting and using AI tools.
• Capable of processing large volumes of information in a fast-paced environment.
• FINRA Series 7 & 63 certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deepen strategic relationships with hedge fund clients from onboarding to product/market expansion.
• Identify and implement cash prime brokerage and swap financing solutions across NA, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• Provide securities lending expertise, including locate approvals, short interest estimates, and rate management.
• Monitor short interest and borrow trends at the security, sector, and market levels.
• Promote cash prime brokerage and swap capabilities across regions, leveraging product knowledge in over 50 markets.
• Advise on market access, documentation, financing efficiencies, and trading across cash and swap.
• Collaborate with Sales teams and other functional partners to deliver full-service coverage and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Client-facing

Communication skills

Data extraction

AI tooling

High-volume data

FINRA certifications

Job description

Job Summary

As an Associate on the Hedge Fund Distribution team, you will provide equity financing and securities lending coverage to hedge fund clients across cash and swap. The role is primarily focused on International markets and requires coordination with regional desks in Sydney, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Paris, Sao Paulo to ensure an integrated global client experience. You should possess a strong work ethic, market knowledge and the ability to initiate and cultivate internal and external relationships across key stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and deepen strategic relationships with hedge fund clients from onboarding to product/market expansion


• Identify and implement cash prime brokerage and swap financing solutions across NA, EMEA, and APAC regions


• Provide securities lending expertise, including locate approvals, short interest estimates, and rate management


• Monitor short interest and borrow trends at the security, sector, and market levels


• Promote cash prime brokerage and swap capabilities across regions, leveraging product knowledge in over 50 markets


• Advise on market access, documentation, financing efficiencies, and trading across cash and swap


• Collaborate with Sales teams and other functional partners to deliver full-service coverage and identify new business opportunities

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a client-facing role


• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills


• Proficient in extracting data from MIS reporting and using AI tools to produce insightful commentary


• Capable of processing large volumes of information and managing flows in a fast-paced environment


• FINRA Series 7 & 63 certifications required

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• International market experience and derivatives product knowledge

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 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. Drive global equity financing and securities lending solutions for hedge fund clients.