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 a STIRT Trader Associate within Global Rates, your primary focus will be market marking the products that you trade. You will have the opportunity to manage a risk portfolio across various markets and products. We anticipate that you will demonstrate responsibility, independence, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the broader team.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in market making GBP products in the STIRT world which includes FX Forward Swaps, OIS Swaps and Cross-Currency basis Swaps
- Identify risk-taking opportunities across G10 currencies, conducting independent research and analysis
- Partner effectively with other traders on 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
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related area preferred
- Solid understanding of rates markets and macro dynamics
- Relevant trading experience required
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Ability to work under time pressure
- Strong analytical and data manipulation skills
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.