Wealth Management, Cross Asset Trading, Vice President

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

As a Wealth Management, Cross Asset Trader, Vice President within JP Morgan, you will play a significant role in helping to develop market views, investigate and determine the best execution vehicles to express market views for both tactical and longer-term, market investment ideas, as well as execute cash equities, strategic equity solutions and potentially fixed income securities. You will also collaborate with other team members to provide high-quality client service and ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal policies.

**Responsibilities**:

- Execute cash equity trades to JPM Global Wealth Management clients
- Execute cash equity client orders with speed and accuracy respecting best execution principles.
- Leverage strong cash equities market knowledge, with an understanding of trading conventions and various commonly used trading algorithms.
- Advise/Manage high-touch orders taking into account volume/market volatility/natural flows and liquidity avenues.
- Take lead in leveraging opportunities in concentrated position space originating out of Southeast Asia & Singapore China markets. Participate in client calls along with the advisors.
- Work as a team to manage equity syndicate demand on IPOs and Follow-ons when JPM is acting as a bookrunner in a deal.
- Take part in idea generation through both qualitative and quantitative data analysis as well as assisting with development of trading electronic automation.
- Providing our Investors with exceptional guidance & service in navigating and trading the global equity markets
- Serve as a backup trader for fixed income securities.

**Required Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or other related disciplines.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in equity sales and trading experience at an Asset Management firm, Private Bank, or other institutions.
- Experience in capital markets, buyside/sell side trading or electronic trading algorithms with familiarity in all aspects of equities in an institutional setting.
- Strong market knowledge, with an understanding of trading conventions.
- Strong interest and passion for financial markets, macro data, international affairs, and geopolitical events.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and public speaking skills to effectively articulate investment processes and views.
- Strong quantitative, data analysis and modeling skills.
- CACS certified is essential for performing the duties associated with this role and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

**Preferred Qualifications, Skills And Capabilities**
- Proficiency in Mandarin is an added advantage in order to support mandarin speaking clients and stakeholders from China market and other markets.
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred.
- Coding skills, such as Excel, Python are preferred.
- Experience in Equities sales & trading. Experience in a cross-asset trading setup is an added advantage.
- Experience working both on technological troubleshooting / development within a trading setting as well as using quantitative skills to improve efficiency and investment process of team.
- Strong knowledge of local regulatory policies and guidelines.

**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. 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.

**ABOUT THE TEAM**

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.