Strategic Indices Trader - Associate

Job Description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the dynamic world of commodity indices trading? Join our Strategic Index team as a Commodities Trader, focusing on structuring, pricing, and managing risk for Investible Indices/Systematic Strategies.

As a Associate within the Strategic Index team, you will guide strategic initiatives while scaling market execution and risk management processes.

Our client-focused, non-proprietary trading business requires high interaction across sales, structuring, and technology teams, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Job Responsibilities


* Price vanilla and exotic structures on indices, including commodity, rates, and cross-assets.


* Manage daily risk for the Commodity Index book, covering both linear and non-linear products.


* Collaborate with operations and infrastructure groups to support a 'one team approach.'


* Participate in strategic initiatives to improve and evolve processes and business architecture.


* Work closely with traders to develop automated tools and enhance the risk management platform.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills


* Experience in pricing and risk management of linear and non-linear payoffs.


* Extensive understanding of technical aspects of exotics risk management.


* Good understanding of commodities market structure.


* Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate, explain, and challenge as appropriate.


* Strong problem-solving skills, with control and project management capabilities.


* Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills


* Experience in managing a risk book in commodities.


* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.


* Familiarity with systematic strategies and index trading.

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.

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