Equities - Program Trading - Vice President

Job Description
Are you ready to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment? At J.P. Morgan, we offer an exciting opportunity for a Vice President in Program Trading within the Cash Equities umbrella. This role allows you to cover clients, execute client orders, leverage technology for optimal trading strategies, and contribute to revenue growth. Join us to make a significant impact in the financial industry.
As a Vice President in Program Trading, you will work in a dynamic trading floor environment, executing client orders through direct market access and algorithmic trading. You will provide sales trading coverage, manage execution and liquidity, and support all aspects of the trading desk. Your role is crucial in driving revenue growth and building trust with clients.
Job Responsibilities:

• Provide sales trading coverage to clients across the spectrum, including key franchise clients.
• Execute client orders through direct market access and algorithmic trading.
• Manage execution and liquidity, providing execution commentary and color in conjunction with pre and post-trade analytics.
• Support all aspects of the trading desk, including pre-trade analysis and trade processing.
• Leverage technology and analytics for client execution and idea generation.
• Build trust with clients by understanding their needs and being responsive.
• Establish competence with clients around executing trades.
• Understand market drivers and possess a thorough understanding of market fundamentals.
• Employ industry knowledge to interpret news and developments.
• Exhibit sound judgment and integrity under pressure, maintaining composure in challenging environments.
• Ensure all relevant parties are informed of key developments.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in a Sales Trading or Trading role within a Cash Equities background.
• Demonstrated competence and experience in covering a range of clients across the spectrum.
• Prior experience in executing cash equities orders and understanding of global DM and EM markets along with associated market structure.
• Familiarity with Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) both pre and post trade.
• Ability to balance analytical and technical skills with proven instinct.
• Understanding of various market variables and their impacts on products.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to defend ideas and tailor messages to different audiences.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience with product development and IT initiatives.
• Ability to evaluate market developments and provide accurate product information.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improving processes.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
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.