Equity Derivatives Sales - Associate

Job Description
The Equity Derivatives Sales Desk covers Institutional clients including Asset Managers, Hedge Funds, Insurance Companies, Pension Funds and Endowments/Foundations for equity derivatives as well as cross-asset risk premia products.
As a Associate on the Equity Derivatives Sales desk, you will be required to be both market and client facing. Your role here also requires execution, technical and market skills, a problem solving approach and ability to combine strategic analysis with tactical idea generation.
Job Responsibilities:

• Support senior marketers in covering clients and in daily functions of the desk
• Provide comprehensive client coverage, including fulfilling client requests for market updates, assisting with the execution of client orders and providing clients with market intelligence and analysis
• Assist in formulating, marketing and executing trade ideas
• Help ensure smooth post trade execution process including accurate booking of risk, trade recaps and post trade enquiries

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Strong communication skills, analytical background and proficiency with excel
• Candidates must be high energy, take initiative, and multi task in a fast paced trading desk environment, while paying attention to detail
• Have strong intellectual curiosity, genuine interest in markets, a high degree of organization and attention to detail, and the ability to perform well under pressure
• Strong knowledge of Bloomberg, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses are required for the role, but can be obtained after joining the team

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Fundamental understanding of Python or VBA is preferred

About Us
JPMorganChase, 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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
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.