Agency Securities - Lending Trading - Associate

Join JPMorganChase’s Agency Securities Finance team and play a pivotal role in maximizing client revenue and advancing our strategic securities lending agenda. As an Agency Securities Lending Trading Associate, you will be at the forefront of market activity, representing our interests within the borrower community and delivering impactful results.

As an Agency Securities Lending Equity Trader, you will own all trading activities and decisions for discretionary lending programs. You will manage borrower relationships, optimize client revenue, and ensure the client lending mandate translates into meaningful opportunities. Your expertise will drive performance and support the wider JPMorganChase strategic securities lending agenda.

Job responsibilities

• Be responsible for all trading aspects relating to their market(s)
• Contribute to and exceed year-over-year revenue for their markets (revenue as outlined in yearly plan)
• Communicate potential market and regulatory developments, identifying potential revenue opportunities and acting in a market-facing consultancy/advisory capacity to wider JPM stakeholders
• Maintain close partnerships and communication flows with Borrowers, Product, RM’s, IS Sales, Legal and Tax
• Provide timely commentary on any deals/trade opportunities happening/upcoming in their markets
• Act as an SME and “go to person” for their market / cluster of equity lending markets
• Work with operations stakeholders to assist in clearing any operational noise with borrowers (fails monitoring; billing issues; outstanding payments; corporate actions) and feed these into borrower quarterly reviews

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 2-4 years of trade support/trading experience within financial industry
• Strong knowledge of financial markets
• Must work well under pressure, possess strong organizational skills and be a self-motivator
• Must be outgoing, confident, and assertive
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to work with global team members and develop partnerships to achieve results

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Securities lending experience
• Ability to work problems and issues through to successful resolution
• Ability to work independently
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Bloomberg and Qlik Sense

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. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans