Trader Assistant / jobs at Jpmorgan in United Kingdom, London

As an EMEA Cash Equities Central Risk Book (CRB) Trader in Global Equities you will work in close partnership with our technology and quant research professionals to enhance client execution through systematic liquidity provision, research & implement strategies to improve desk profitability and manage the risk & operation of our systematic trading.

Job responsibilities

• Research & implementation of trading signals & liquidity provision strategies in EMEA cash equities & futures
• Oversight & development of the systematic risk management of the desk’s portfolio using risk models & optimisers
• Development of risk pricing & execution cost models to reduce costs & improve profitability
• Collaborate proactively with the CRB technology & quant research team members, as well as with the global CRB team
• Build and maintain relationships with clients of the CRB trading services in these markets

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience trading & managing risk in EMEA markets
• Proven trading track record of systematic trading profitability & understanding of common systematic trading strategies
• Fluency in quantitative data analysis using latest tools, preferably python, pandas & KDB
• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication, both real-time & technical communication

As a Business Assistant in the Investment Bank, you will support senior leaders in a fast-paced environment. You will leverage your advanced assistant skillset, flexibility, and professionalism to deliver high-quality results. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business, manage competing priorities, and contribute to a culture of excellence and confidentiality.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage complex and proactive diary scheduling, including internal/external meetings, conference calls, and ability to support orchestration of Off-Sites/Town Halls/Skip-Levels
• Partner with internal groups to coordinate travel, entertainment bookings, and expense processing in line with firm policies.
• Handle internal and external client interactions, including scheduling and transactional activities.
• Utilize internal systems for accurate data entry, reporting, and information collation.
• Oversee distribution lists, technology usage, and administrative housekeeping tasks.
• Build strong partnerships with business management and key stakeholders across lines of business.
• Adapt to changing group priorities and business expectations.
• Collaborate with assistants across the business to provide coverage as needed.
• Participate in projects, PowerPoint presentations, and training initiatives as appropriate.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Professional client handling and relationship-building skills.
• Full competency in diary management and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong executive communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven experience arranging travel and producing accurate itineraries.
• Demonstrated proactivity and ownership in previous roles.
• High level of technical proficiency.
• Strong awareness of expense systems and cost control initiatives.
• Polished, professional approach with the ability to work under pressure.
• Positive attitude and ability to drive efficient time management for senior leaders.
• Flexibility and openness to change.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality results.
• Understanding of Investment Bank culture and organizational dynamics.
• Strong team player with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to act as a role model to peers.
• Up-to-date knowledge of firmwide policies and ability to ensure compliance.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience supporting senior leaders in a financial services or investment banking environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with internal systems and reporting tools.
• Prior involvement in project management or training initiatives.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and processes.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

As a Business Assistant in the Investment Bank, you will support senior leaders within a dynamic and fast-paced team. You will leverage your advanced assistant skillset to drive business and client deliverables, while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism. In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and contribute to the success of the team through your flexibility, diligence, and strong work ethic.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage complex and proactive diary scheduling, including meetings, conference calls, and orchestration of off-sites and town halls
• Partner with internal groups to coordinate travel and entertainment bookings, ensuring compliance with firmwide policies
• Handle internal and external client interactions, including coordination of department scheduling and transactional activities
• Enable and process expenses in line with firmwide policies, escalating and enforcing requirements as needed
• Collaborate with business management and key stakeholders across lines of business
• Utilize internal systems for accurate data entry, reporting, and information collation
• Oversee distribution lists, technology usage, and administrative housekeeping tasks
• Understand and adapt to changing group priorities and business expectations
• Partner with assistants across lines of business to provide coverage as required
• Participate in PowerPoint presentations, projects, and training opportunities as appropriate

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Professional client handling and relationship-building skills
• Full competency in diary management, with sound judgment and ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong executive communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven experience arranging travel and producing accurate itineraries, with ability to optimize time and costs
• Demonstrated proactivity and ownership in role responsibilities
• High level of technical proficiency
• Strong awareness of expense systems and cost control initiatives
• Polished, professional approach with ability to work under pressure and partner across hierarchies
• Positive, common-sense attitude with ability to drive efficient time management for senior leaders
• Flexible and receptive to change
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results
• Understanding of Investment Bank culture and ability to navigate organizational dynamics
• Strong team player with a solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to act as a role model to peers
• Up-to-date knowledge of firmwide policies and ability to ensure compliance

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience supporting senior executives in a financial services environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with project management or training initiatives
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and systems
• Experience working in a global organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Proven track record of process improvement or efficiency initiatives

The Rates group at J.P. Morgan is a world leader in providing liquidity, sales ideas and risk management services across fixed income securities and derivatives for corporations, financial institutions and governments. Across the G10 currencies, from electronic government bond trading to tailored structured interest rate solutions, clients are able to transact seamlessly across our comprehensive product suite.

Job summary:

As Associate STIRT trader within Global Rates, your primary focus will be market marking the products that you trade. You need to be comfortable managing a risk portfolio across multiple markets and products. We expect you to be responsible, independent and able to work in smooth coordination with the larger team.

Job Responsibilities

• Market make Scandi currencies in the STIRT products which includes FX Forward Swaps, IR Swaps, Cross-Currency basis Swaps and OIS products
• Work alongside other traders trading different currencies, as well as covering other books as required
• Help the desk to improve pricing and lead initiatives
• Meet clients and discuss markets and help lead and grow the STIRT franchise

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• You have Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related area preferred
• You have solid understanding of rates markets and macro dynamics
• You demonstrate relevant trading experience required
• You have ability to prioritize and multitask
• You have ability to work under time pressure
• You have strong analytical and data manipulation skills

As a Vice President or an Executive Director CEEMEA Cash Equities Trader in Global Equities you will work in coordination with our capital markets professionals to help issuers access the equity markets as a top-tier equity underwriter.

EMEA Cash Equities provides risk and agency-trading capabilities to global clients executing in EMEA-listed stocks, across 3 execution channels: Single Stock, Program Trading, and Electronic Client Services. We have traders in London, Johannesburg, Riyadh.

Job responsibilities

• Provision of principal and agency execution capabilities for both domestic and international clients
• Taking and managing risk across local Emerging markets
• Collaborating proactively with the wider Emerging Markets traders in London, Johannesburg, Dubai and Riyadh
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients trading in these markets.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience trading in Emerging markets
• Deep existing client relationships
• Proven trading track record of trading profitability
• Organizational and time management skills

Job responsibilities:

• Contribute as database administration and development expert, working with application development teams to develop, execute and support database modernization/optimization activities.
• Provide thought leadership and modernization support to application development (AD) teams through the analysis, migration, and post migration efforts for their database footprints.
• Partner with PaaS, DBaaS, and Cloud Delivery teams to resolve issues and influence implementation of self service capabilities to support the AD teams.
• Participate in tactical and strategic database modernization planning and development of database modernization patterns.
• Provide direct support for development teams performing database modernization activities.
• Support AD teams in troubleshooting and resolution of production database issues and contribute to root cause analysis supporting problem management workstreams.
• Perform proactive reviews of database implementations to enhance performance, efficiency, resiliency, and cost optimization.
• Contribute to the design and development of tools to accelerate modernization efforts.
• Support AD teams in upskilling database development and support competencies.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts with 5+ years of applied experience.
• Hands-on practical experience in database system design, performing database development and performance testing, and ensuring operational stability.
• 5+ years’ experience working as database administrator for Oracle and/or SQL Server, and experience with AWS and/or Azure and associated database services.
• Experience supporting databases in DevOps and proficient in automation and continuous delivery methods.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• Demonstrable experience performing database upgrades and migrations.
• Must be able to self-motivate to support delivery whether individually or as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong desire to master emerging technologies and share experience with other team members.
• Ability to adjust and adapt role to support team success.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Direct experience with NoSQL databases.