JPMorganChase
Global Equities - Equity Finance Trader - Associate
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Job Description: Securities Finance Associate (Prime Brokerage)
You will be responsible for the facilitation of short coverage requirements on behalf of our Prime Finance client base via the use of the securities lending and derivative financing markets. The optimized use of this product set is fundamental to maximizing profitability within the binding constraints of financial resources of the firm.
J.P. Morgan's Prime Brokerage is a collaborative and complex business, serving hedge fund clients to provide a full spectrum of integrated capabilities, combined with the strength and resources of a leading global bank. The business provides multiple options for financing, clearing, portfolio servicing, and event management across multiple asset classes, along with customized solutions for many of our clients.
Job Responsibilities
- Securities Finance trading on both Equity and Fixed Income product sets across global markets
- Participate in risk management of the prime business, including FX, cross-currency basis, interest rate, dividend, and other risk exposures
- Understand and manage financial resources, including balance sheet, capital, and liquidity positioning
- Book management to ensure inefficiencies are minimized and operational efficiency is maximized
- Produce market commentaries to support client and internal decision-making
- Evolve existing processes and workflows through automation and optimization initiatives
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Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
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- In-depth Prime Brokerage Industry expertise—knowledge and awareness of the market, cash, and synthetic financing landscape
- Experience in Middle Office or Product Control
- Self-directed, highly motivated, with the ability to work independently—initiate tasks, drive outcomes, and execute with hands-on effort
- Team player and leadership potential—engage senior business partners across geographies and functional disciplines, partner effectively to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively tailor messages to different audiences
Preferred Qualabilities, Capabilities, And Skills
- Skilled in building strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders
- Demonstrates maturity, good judgment, and strong planning/organizational skills
- Team-oriented leadership qualities, fostering a collaborative and collegial environment
- Dedication to the Firm’s goals and an uncompromising personal integrity
Regulatory Note
This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge, and competence (as evaluated by the Firm). Approval may be required from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA).
About J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and a full range of 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.
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About The Team
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments. Clients—including corporations, governments, and institutions—across more than 100 countries entrust us with their business. Our bank provides:
- Strategic advice
- Capital raising
- Risk management
- Liquidity support in global markets
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