EMEA Sales and Marketing - Emerging Markets Cash Equity Sales Trading - Vice President

J.P. Morgan; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Vice President for their Emerging Markets Cash Equity Sales Trading team in South Africa. The successful candidate will drive execution strategies, collaborate with teams in South Africa and London, and engage with a diverse client base. The role demands proven experience in emerging markets and sales trading, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience covering emerging markets.
• Experience working in a sales trading team.
• Established client relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with the South African sales trading team.
• Define and execute strategy for execution services in South Africa.
• Manage costs of executing principal business with clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with global clients.

Skills

Experience covering emerging markets

Sales trading experience

Established client relationships

Collaborative approach

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

EMEA Sales and Marketing - Emerging Markets Cash Equity Sales Trading - Vice President

Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic, global environment? At JPMorgan Chase, you’ll join a team that values curiosity, passion, and leadership. This is your opportunity to drive progress, collaborate with talented colleagues, and grow your career in the fast-paced world of Emerging Markets Cash Equities.

Job summary

As a Vice President in the Emerging Markets Cash Equity Sales Trading team within EMEA Cash Equities, you will play a key role in providing cash execution services to our global client base trading EMEA Emerging Markets. You will be part of a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values your expertise and empowers you to make a difference. You’ll work closely with colleagues in South Africa and London, helping to shape and execute our strategy for the region.

You will join a team that is committed to excellence and innovation, supporting clients with best-in-class execution and market insights. This role offers exposure to a diverse client base and the opportunity to build strong relationships across the firm and the industry.

Job responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with the South African sales trading team and the CEEMEA execution team in London
• Define and execute strategy for providing execution services in South Africa
• Manage the cost of executing principal business with the trading team, management, and clients
• Build and maintain relationships with JPMorgan’s global clients active in South Africa

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Demonstrable experience covering emerging markets
• Experience working in a sales trading team
• Established client relationships
• Collaborative approach to working with the wider Cash Equities and Global Sales and Research teams
• Impeccable work ethic and entrepreneurial business-building skills
• Strong leadership, managerial, multitasking, and collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence partners and stakeholders

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in South African equity markets
• Familiarity with EMEA market structure and regulations
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions
• Proven track record of driving business growth
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills