Markets - High Yield Credit Trading - Analyst
J.P. Morgan
As an experienced Analyst on our High Yield Credit Trading team, you will play a critical role in supporting daily operations on the Trading desk while developing skills and experience necessary to take on direct trading responsibilities as they arise. You will work directly with a senior trader to learn credit analysis and risk/client relationship management within our investment process. We work in an extremely fast-paced and competitive environment with plenty of responsibility for hungry and motivated individuals. In this role you will have hands-on experience in High Yield credit trading at a leading global investment bank, and exposure to senior traders, sales, research and market professionals. You will also have the opportunity to develop trading skills and progress toward direct trading responsibilities, as well as be a part of a collaborative and supportive team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day support to trading team, including trade booking, P&L and risk monitoring/reporting.
- Assist with market analysis, trade idea generation, and the preparation of market commentary and desk reports.
- Monitor market news, flows, and pricing to help inform trading decisions.
- Maintain and update trading models, spreadsheets, and databases used by the desk.
- Assist with client requests and ad hoc projects as needed.
- Gradually assume trading responsibilities under the guidance of senior traders, including quoting markets, executing trades, and managing risk within defined parameters as opportunities arise.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience in fixed income, credit, or related financial markets (internships or full-time).
- Demonstrated interest in markets and trading.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel (VBA, macros a plus).
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
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.
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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.
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