Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor global macro events, Korea-specific drivers, and cross-asset dynamics (rates, equities, commodities) impacting KRW and broader FX markets
• Track market liquidity, supply/demand and flow dynamics; summarize market color, key levels and themes for internal stakeholders and client engagement
• Support pricing and execution for institutional client flow in KRW Spot/Swaps/NDFs in partnership with Senior Traders, with a strong focus on accuracy and responsiveness
• Contribute to franchise development through proactive idea generation, market intelligence and knowledge sharing
• Build and maintain recurring desk analytics and reporting (e.g., flow recap, P&L drivers, risk summaries), and drive incremental automation / process improvements where appropriate
• Maintain strong process discipline and adhere to internal policies, procedures and applicable regulatory/market requirements

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (or expected graduation) in a quantitative or analytical discipline (e.g., Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics) or equivalent academic background
• Strong interest in global financial markets with demonstrated motivation to learn market structure and trading workflows
• Solid quantitative skills and attention to detail; comfort working with numbers under time pressure
• Clear, confident communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across Trading, Sales, Operations and Controls
• High integrity, strong ownership mindset and commitment to disciplined risk behavior

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant experience in markets/trading, trading/sales assistant roles, or related financial markets functions (internship experience welcomed)
• Prior exposure to any type of trading floor environment is a plus, but not required
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python/VBA for analysis and automation is advantageous
• Self-motivated team player with strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset

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.