CIB - Global Equities – Equity Derivatives Structuring – Associate/Junior VP - 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
The EDG structuring team sits within the Equities Group. The team is responsible for creating derivatives based products which reference equities and other asset classes and these products are used by investors for hedging or getting exposure to financial markets. The team works closely with trading, sales and other business functions to deliver tailored solutions.

Opportunity
The advertised position is in the Specialist Structuring team, which looks after highly tailored trades across wrappers (ETF, SPVs), retail, mutual fund derivatives, insurance (Solvency II, savings and retirement) and financing.

Key responsibilities:
· Preparation of materials for the team to support current product launches
· Product push across sales teams and in front of clients
· Product innovation on the following themes: wrappers, solvency II, savings and retirement, financing
· Reverse enquiries / Pricing of fund-linked derivative products (options, leverage, CPPIs)

Requirements
The role requires an ability to work on new themes / products and take them from the concept stage into scalable business propositions. Aside from interacting with a number of internal teams the candidate will spend a significant amount of client-facing time alongside sales people. The candidate needs to be able to clearly articulate complex concepts and to deal confidently with people at all levels in the organization.

Desired profile

Essential skills
· Good communication skills, commercial ability – experience in client-facing role is a plus
· Good understanding of derivative products – experience in pricing exotics (equities or others) is a plus
· General understanding of banking and insurance regulation including Solvency II
· 3-year+ experience in markets
· Good PowerPoint and Excel knowledge
· Excellent time management skills
· Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadline

About J.P. Morgan Corporate & Investment Bank

· J.P. Morgan's Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) is a global leader across banking, markets and investor services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. With $18 trillion of assets under custody and $393 billion in deposits, the Corporate & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.

About J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.1 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Information about J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com .

JPMorgan offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.
JPMorgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The hiring manager for this job opening would be willing to have a conversation about flexibility. This could range from ad hoc flexibility in a full time position, to a more formal Flexible Work Arrangement. The hiring manager is not committing to offering this, just highlighting an openness to having the conversation.

Salary - Competitive

Closing Date - 28th October 2015