CIB – EMEA Sales & Marketing – Hedge Fund Credit Sales – Associate - London

Job description

About J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan is a leader in financial services, working in collaboration across the globe to deliver the best solutions and advice to meet our clients' needs, anywhere in the world. We operate in 150 countries, and hold leadership positions across our businesses. We have an exceptional team of employees who work hard to do the right thing for our clients and the firm, every day. This is why we are the most respected financial institution in the world – and why we can offer you an outstanding career.

Our business
JPM Hedge Fund Credit Sales is a small 7-person team operating under James Pearce's credit sales business. We cover over 175 hedge fund clients on all credit and credit derivative products (with the exception of leveraged loans). We trade both secondary credit as well as selling new issue product to our account base. We liaise closely with research, syndicate as well as cross-product with sales teams in rates, equities & commodities.

Opportunity
The desk is looking for someone with financial markets experience (ideally credit) to replace a recently-departed second year analyst. The applicant should have strong basic credit fundamental knowledge, however sales or trading experience is not essential. The role will initially involve managing the bulk of the desk administration and covering a small number of clients. All functions of this are essential in understanding the business hedge fund clients specifically and the way in which sales interact with clients. The applicant, as they prove themselves competent, will be afforded the opportunity to cover more hedge fund clients. The desk operates a very flat structure so as the applicant's competence is proven, more opportunity will be afforded. The applicant must have exceptional interpersonal skills, be FCA approved and prepared and confident to speak directly to clients in short order after joining the desk.

Responsibilities

· Responsible for updating and maintaining client runs & client access to the JPM research portal morganmarkets.
· Responsible for maintaining accurate and current summaries of all live JPM primary markets transactions and will be expected to generate trade ideas that the desk can pitch to clients.
· Opportunity to cover accounts directly.

Desired profile

·  Requirements
The role requires a strong interest in credit markets, a fierce determination to succeed, stamina, perseverance and a willingness to take disappointment and move on.

Essential skills

• Good Excel knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Keen interest in the Hedge Fund industry
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

• University undergraduate degree required
• Microsoft excel literate
• Basis working knowledge of financial math

JPMorgan Chase & Co offers an exceptional benefits programme and a highly competitive compensation package. JPMorgan Chase & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing date- 8 February 2017