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Securities Services - Agency Securities Finance Trader - Associate

2 days ago London, United Kingdom

Job Summary:

As a Securities Services - Agency Securities Finance Trader - Associate within JPMorgan Chase & Co Agency Securities Finance team, you will be part of a broad and diversified business. You will manage the risk and profitability of a designated trading book, maximizing risk-adjusted revenues for our underlying beneficial owners, and analyzing client portfolios and parameters to deploy collateral in an optimum manner.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Maximize risk-adjusted revenues by negotiating rates with borrowers; analyzing client's portfolios to drive revenue opportunities
  • Risk management, positioning and ongoing optimization of the trading books
  • Develop the trading capabilities across multi asset class to maximize the breadth of demand and the JPM supply. This will include rotation through the cash desk.
  • Idea generation, positioning and risk management around corporate actions.
  • Pricing new and existing business including overnight, term transactions and exclusive portfolios
  • Managing and growing external client relationships
  • Providing expert commentary to both external and internal clients on a single name and sector-level.
  • Analyse any cross market / sector driven opportunities; work in partnership with other traders across the franchise to maximise opportunities.
  • Daily P&L reconciliation/book management and maintenance. Close interaction with related business units to maximize franchise value
  • Work with desk head to own the revenue/plan and forecasting for product/book. Articulation of revenue variances including market developments/events that could result in a deviation
  • Data driven and have the ability to extract and interpolate data using trends to further understand pricing. Also be able to work with the QR team to further extract value from the trading book
  • Managing and developing client relationships - ability to interact both verbally and via IB to provide market colour, strategic direction and highlighting opportunities and risks
  • Building solid relationships with partner areas such as legal & compliance, risk, operations and technology.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

  • Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills
  • Intellectually curious with strong interpersonal/relationship building skills
  • Ability to grow and monetize relationships
  • Must be an excellent team player with a strong work ethic
  • Self-motivated with proven ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environment
  • Strong interpersonal/relationship-building skills
  • An entrepreneurial and innovative approach and a risk-aware attitude
  • Presentation skills and confidence in telephone, written and face-to-face interactions

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.

ABOUT US

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.

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ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.

Client-provided location(s): London, United Kingdom
Job ID: JPMorgan-210672887
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-02T19:08:24

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion