Global Credit Trading & Syndicate – Credit Solutions & Exotics Trader – Associate or Vice President

The opportunity is to join the Credit Solutions & Exotics Trading Desk in Paris. Our Global Credit Trading business is a global leading market maker in bonds, credit derivatives, exotic products and solutions. Traders, salespeople, structuring and research teams work collectively to generate ideas and provide markets to clients.

The Credit Solutions & Exotics business is responsible for driving, executing and risk managing non-flow, structured products and solutions within the credit asset class. It deals with a broad set of clients across emerging and developed markets including banks, distributors, insurance companies, corporates, asset managers and hedge funds seeking yield enhancement, hedging or access solutions in standardized or highly customized format. It deals with both asset and liability side solutions.

The business is global with a team presence in New York, London, Paris and Hong Kong.

Key responsibilities

• Pricing, execution and risk management of credit index exotics products;
• Generation of systematic trading strategies as well as quantitative relative value trade ideas within the credit derivatives market;
• Originating of new transactions with active engagement with sales and clients to provide credit portfolio solutions tailored to client needs;
• Driving the agenda for the development of innovative structures and payoffs, including working closely with structuring and quantitative research teams.

Requirements

• Previous credit or fixed income trading experience is required;
• Quantitative background and strong analytical skills;
• Coding experience (Python)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Entrepreneurial mindset.

Beyond that, we’re interested in the things that make you unique: personal qualities, outside interests and achievements beyond academia and profession that demonstrate the kind of person you are and the differences you could bring to the team.

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

About the Team

The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.

Clients turn to our industry-leading Markets, Sales and Research team to offer clients unique market insights on sectors and companies, and actionable ideas using research to make well-informed investment decisions. Teams understand products across asset classes and help clients structure solutions that manage risk, enhance yield and solve complex financial problems.

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