Job Description

Are you ready to take on a leadership role in the dynamic world of equity exotics trading? Join JPMorganChase Global Equities team, where your expertise will drive innovation and make a significant impact. We offer exceptional opportunities for career growth and a collaborative environment where you can thrive, develop your skills, and contribute to meaningful projects alongside industry-leading professionals.

As an Executive Director within the Equity Exotics trading team, you will be responsible for trading equity exotic products on EMEA and Global equity indices with clients. Your role will involve pricing complex structures, managing risk, and collaborating with quantitative research teams to develop innovative solutions for our clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Price equity exotic structures for sales teams and clients
• Participate in the risk management of equity exotic portfolios
• Work with PnL and Market Risk teams to substantiate daily risk and PnL
• Collaborate with Quantitative Research to build models for new exotic structures
• Provide execution and risk management services to our global client franchise
• Contribute to the development and mentoring of junior team members

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Extensive experience as an equity trader with previous experience in trading index exotics
• Solid understanding of equity exotic products and derivatives pricing models
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize effectively
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience trading equity exotics at a large investment bank
• Knowledge of correlation products and equity hybrid structures
• Familiarity with algorithmic trading strategies
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field

This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.

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.

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