Securities Services - Agency Securities Finance & Cash Reinvestment Trader, Vice President

Job Description
Agency Securities Finance is an investment overlay strategy that enhances the intrinsic value of a portfolio of securities by generating alpha or income which can be used to increase a portfolio's return.
Agency Securities Finance Traders are responsible for the discretionary lending trading activities across fixed income and equities assets which are held within the J.P. Morgan Agency program. In addition to the management of a client's cash collateral portfolio, in accordance with a client's investment guidelines, regulatory requirements and effective risk management. The main objectives of the portfolio management team are capital preservation, revenue optimization, portfolio diversification and liquidity management.
Our trading team works closely with Operations, Technology, Sales, Relationship Management, Legal, Compliance and other key internal business partners.
Job Responsibilities

• Act as an SME for Global fixed income and APAC equity lending with a primary focus on ANZ.
• Participate in the portfolio construction, efficient implementation, risk and performance analysis of segregated client accounts for AUD Cash reinvestment purposes.
• Identify appropriate investment and trading opportunities with a focus across the global financial markets.
• Work closely with senior trading to leverage technology and analytics to optimize multi-asset trading and portfolio management opportunities.
• Understand the importance of effective risk management and possess a strong risk and control mindset.
• Maintain an acute awareness of the market environment and provide relevant and timely commentary to stakeholders to ensure transparency and optimal communication flows.
• Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing trading counterparts as well as internal business partners.
• Work closely with Operations stakeholders to ensure seamless trading efficiencies.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience - Equities and/or Fixed Income and/or Cash Reinvestment
• Knowledge of securities lending trends, money markets, capital markets, economic theory, central bank policy and portfolio management theory
• Ability to communicate concepts and ideas, defend their validity and tailor messages towards different audiences.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and prioritize appropriately.
• An ability to effectively manage relationships, both internal and external
• Proven delivery skills to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel, excellent quantitative and analytical skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• CFA qualifications are an advantage

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.