Job Description
We are seeking a diligent, numerate, and self-motivated individual to join our Credit Portfolio Group in New York. If you have credit trading or sales experience and strong negotiation skills, this role offers an exciting opportunity to manage credit strategies from pricing to settlement.
Join our Credit Portfolio Group and leverage your expertise in credit trading to drive success in managing our retained credit portfolio. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for market analysis and execution, we encourage you to apply.
Job summary: As an Associate Trader in the Credit Portfolio Group, you will be responsible for executing loan sales and derivative hedging strategies. You will conduct pre- and post-trade checks, analyze risk positions, maintain credit curves, and communicate market developments. Your role is crucial in supporting the team's credit strategies and ensuring effective execution.
Job responsibilities:
- Execute loan sales and derivative hedging strategies.
- Conduct pre- and post-trade checks.
- Analyze and reconcile risk positions.
- Maintain and reconcile credit curves (shadow loan pricing).
- Review and sign-off on risk and P&L reports.
- Communicate market developments to management and team members.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a trading or sales role; credit analysis experience is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Current knowledge of loan and CDS products.
- Excellent quantitative skills, educated to degree level.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure.
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel; Python knowledge is a plus.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Credit analysis experience is a plus.
- Python knowledge is a plus.
About Us
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
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.
