CIB – Global Equities – Single Stocks Equity Derivatives Trader – Analyst / Associate

Job description

Our business

Global Equities is part of the IB and offers solutions, which include trade execution, program and special equity trading services; equity-linked services and structuring for new equity-linked issuances; marketing, structuring and trading services on equity-based or fund-based derivatives products; and a wide range of research, sales, execution, clearing, financing and reporting services.

The single stocks desk is part of EDG and focuses on vanilla volatility products. We transact on behalf of customers’ pan-European single stock vanilla options. Our universe covers pan-European single stock options in EMEA and we offer this service to our clients globally.

 

Opportunity

J.P. Morgan is seeking to recruit a junior single stocks equity derivatives trader. The individual will be required to make prices for our wide variety of clients in pan-European single stock vanilla options. The individual will be required to risk manage existing positions and also generate high quality trade ideas. The individual will be required to work on projects to develop further our flow franchise.

Significant knowledge of the options dynamic and theory is essential, as we require the successful candidate to be able to trade and manage a book very quickly. Previous experience on a flow desk is a plus

 

  

Skills & qualifications:

·  Knowledge in single stock options
·  Demonstrate very good knowledge and understanding of the equity markets and of the main equity indices
·  Be able to perform in a challenging, fast-paced environment
·  Have outstanding communication skills as you will interact extensively within direct colleagues as well as with the sales forces and support functions
·  Have a strong mathematical background for pricing derivatives products
·  Extensive experience in a relevant Financial services field (ideally IB) with immediately transferable skills
·  In-depth knowledge of the above mentioned products

  

 

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 J.P. Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank

J.P.　Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank 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.　 Further information about J.P. Morgan is available atwww.jpmorgan.com

 

    

JPMorgan Chase & Co. offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of the UK Government’s Disability Confident Scheme.