Job Description

Embark on a rewarding journey with us as a Vice President in Credit Trading, where your expertise will shape market strategies and client relationships. Join a team that values innovation and precision, and be at the forefront of trading excellence.

As an Associate/ Vice President in Credit Trading, you will cover institutional accounts and make markets in your group's particular range of products. You will manage risk, liquidity, and exposure, supporting all aspects of the trading desk, including pre-trade analysis, research, and strategy design for large trades. Your role is pivotal in evaluating market developments to provide clients with accurate product information.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide a meaningful contribution to revenue and client franchise.
• Understand market drivers, market moves, and the numbers behind it all.
• Exhibit sound judgment under pressure and maintain composure through challenging trading environments.
• Outperform the market and competition through both bottoms-up and top-down analysis.
• Understand drivers of relevant markets and establish a high degree of competence with clients around market making.
• Build a foundation of trust with clients by demonstrating an understanding of their needs.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Proven track record as a credit trader on the sell-side.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, or other related disciplines.
• Solid client relationships on the buy-side.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Strong market analytics and technical skill sets.
• Proficient product knowledge of bonds, credit default swaps (CDS), and relevant cross-asset products.
• Client-first approach to business and franchise.
• Due recognition given to professional qualifications attained from reputable training institutes or professional bodies.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Advanced degree in Finance or related field.
• Experience in managing large-scale trades.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in trading.
• Ability to innovate and adapt strategies in dynamic market conditions.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in team management.

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.