Global Credit Trading and Syndicate - Portfolio Trading Desk Strat - Vice President

We are one of the world’s largest trading firms, renowned globally for our breadth of services and unparalleled expertise. We make markets in virtually all major asset classes while engineering complex financial solutions to manage risk, enhance yield and solve clients’ complex financial problems. Globally, we hold leadership positions across the equity and fixed income product spectrum with hubs in three global regions: the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. We are also a leading innovator in the derivative market, structuring derivatives to manage risk, enhance yield and solve clients’ complex financial problems. Markets on the rise include futures & options, as well as commodities. 

Position Summary 

As a Vice President Desk Start on the Portfolio Trading desk, you will take part in building Portfolio Trading and the broader systematic trading ecosystem including ETF primary and secondary trading. The role will focus on pricing models, delivery of real-time risk, PnL analytics, workflows and core infrastructure as well as ensuring that we are able to be informed with the best possible decision-making tools as risk decisions are made. The role will span many aspects of the credit trading business such as price formulation, real-time risk analytics, covering all aspects of credit trading for both single bonds, bond portfolios, ETFs, and credit derivatives. Fixed income markets knowledge is preferred to help. The role requires working closely with market makers, technology, and quantitative research across the firm. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain our real-time risk and PnL analytics, by both looking at current implementation and providing innovative ideas to define our hedging strategy. 
• Liaising with trading, quantitative research and technology teams. 
• Explaining model behavior, carrying out scenario analyses, developing and delivering quantitative tools, and supporting analytics 
• Ensure that all the ideas are documented, and either directly implement the solutions we propose or liaise with the broader team to achieve this. 
• Working with model control teams to facilitate timely and efficient review and approval of models. 
• The role will be operating in conjunction with a dynamic and high intensity trading environment. 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills: 

• An advanced degree in math, statistics, physics, financial engineering, computer science preferred. 
• 5+ years of experience in a credit or fixed-income capacity. 
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of credit and fixed income business, structured mathematical approach to problem solving, as well as knowledge about the software development process. 
• Ability to bring knowledge of quantitative modelling and securities pricing. 
• Exhibit a strong interest in excellent software design principles. 
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. 
• Advanced in software design and data science, preferably with knowledge and experience in Python, Java, and C++ 
• Demonstrate a prior experience and knowledge with corporate bonds, ETFs, vanilla credit derivatives, index options and algo pricing techniques. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Experience analyzing risk a plus. 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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