Global Equities - Equity Derivatives Flow Trading - Associate

EDG Flow Trading Associate

As an Associate on the EDG Flow Trading team, you'll collaborate with sales and quant teams, manage risk, and develop trading strategies in a fast-paced environment. This is your opportunity to build expertise in derivatives, contribute to innovative solutions, and advance your career in financial markets.

Job Summary As an Associate in EDG Flow Trading, you will manage daily trading book activities, including risk management, customer pricing, and trading of related products. You will serve as a key liaison with sales teams, assist in pricing trades, and support execution of client and internal orders. You will also help identify trading opportunities, develop strategies, and coordinate with Middle Office and Quant teams to ensure efficient operations.

Job responsibilities

• Assist in pricing trades and execution of orders from clients and internal trading desks
• Assist in managing risk, evaluating position and performance under various scenarios
• Learn to identify trading opportunities and develop new trading strategies for the desk and clients
• Respond to Middle Office emails, including T+1 trade inquiries and corporate actions
• Monitor market flows to evaluate incoming inquiries and provide context to sales
• Work with Quant team to administer Robo trader and automated alog pricing and hedging
• Perform routine book maintenance, such as closing pins and early exercise
• Assist in running and investigating daily P&L in coordination with Middle Office and IT

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Understanding of financial markets and intellectual curiosity to explain market moves
• Strong analytical and technical background to price derivative products
• Advanced Python skills to develop solutions for the business
• Ability to follow pre-established desk procedures around risk, pricing, P&L, and execution
• Provide accurate responses and feedback on day-to-day activities with complete transparency
• Strong communication skills to comprehensively discuss orders, executions, and market activity with clients

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Attention to detail and aptitude to quickly learn the business
• Experience in single stock trading or derivatives markets
• Familiarity with trading systems and automation tools
• Experience collaborating with sales, quant, and middle office teams
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

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.