JOB DESCRIPTION
Join our Currencies Emerging Markets Trading team in a high-impact role focused on building product capabilities, developing the franchise, and driving trading activities across EM Asia Rates, FX, and Credits.
This is a unique opportunity for a self-driven individual to operate independently within the trading team. The role requires a combination of trading acumen, product development capability, and strong stakeholder management across Sales, Risk, Compliance, and regulators.
As a Vice President / Associate, you will take ownership of developing and enhancing the branch's macro product suite, while actively participating in market execution and risk management. You will play a central role in bridging front-office trading, internal control functions, and external stakeholders to support the growth and sustainability of the franchise.
Job Responsibilities
- Operate independently on the trading desk, contributing to market-making, risk management, and client coverage across EM Asia Rates, FX, and Credits.
- Execute trades and manage day-to-day market activities, ensuring disciplined risk management and adherence to trading limits.
- Lead the development and expansion of macro product offerings, including Rates, FX, and Credit solutions, to strengthen the branch's capabilities and competitiveness.
- Drive end-to-end product development, working closely with internal stakeholders including Compliance, Risk, Legal, Operations, and Business Management to ensure appropriate governance and infrastructure is in place.
- Engage regularly with regulators to support product approvals, ensure regulatory alignment, and resolve day-to-day operational matters impacting the trading business.
- Partner closely with Sales to build and grow the franchise, identifying client needs, developing relevant solutions, and enhancing market positioning.
- Support trade capture, P&L validation, and post-trade processes, ensuring accuracy and control.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while balancing revenue generation and risk discipline.
- Collaborate with regional trading desks and global teams to share insights and align on strategy.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Minimum 3+ years' experience in financial markets, with hands-on exposure to trading EM Asia Rates, FX, or Credits.
- Proven ability or strong experience in developing macro products, including navigating internal approval processes and working with control functions.
- Ability to operate independently in a trading environment, with sound judgment and ownership mindset.
- Solid trading and execution skills, with understanding of market liquidity, pricing, and risk management.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related disciplines.
- Strong understanding of macroeconomic drivers and global financial markets.
- Experience interacting with regulators or strong familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to trading and product governance.
- Proficiency in market terminology, products, and transaction lifecycle.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage internal stakeholders and clients effectively.
- High attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Demonstrated experience working closely with Sales to originate flows and build client franchises.
- Prior experience in a lean trading setup or a build-out environment.
- Strong analytical mindset with structured problem-solving capabilities.
- Knowledge of fixed income analytics, pricing, and risk frameworks.
- Proactive, entrepreneurial, and self-motivated approach to building business capabilities.
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 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.
