Currencies & Emerging Markets - CEEMEA Trader - Executive Director

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Job Description

Job Summary

An opening has arisen for a Executive Director level Trader to join our trading business, focusing on Emerging Markets. Working within the Currencies and Emerging Markets group, you will have exposure to global Emerging Markets and, in particular, local currency markets with a focus on CEEMEA.

As an Executive Director CEEMEA Trader within our Currencies & Emerging Markets team, you will have the exciting opportunity to develop our client franchise. You will be providing in-depth expertise on the CEEMEEA local market, contributing significantly to our team's success.

Job responsibilities

• Provide expertise and service in market-making, execution, advice, risk management, and market colour to the firm's clients
• Develop the client franchise servicing the firm's clients which include hedge funds, real money accounts, insurance and pension funds, government institutions, banks, and corporate clients
• Provide in-depth expertise and experience on CEEMEA local market trading characteristics and liquidity as well as regulations
• Manage the firm's risk and exposure in the most efficient and optimal way, including working together with colleagues geographically and across job function

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Extensive quantitative and qualitative analyses experience of emerging markets, as well as trading experience
• Experience and interest in client interaction with strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail oriented and have effective time management
• Self-driven and able to work independently on projects and initiatives

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 assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.

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

The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.

Clients turn to our industry-leading Markets, Sales and Research team to offer clients unique market insights on sectors and companies, and actionable ideas using research to make well-informed investment decisions. Teams understand products across asset classes and help clients structure solutions that manage risk, enhance yield and solve complex financial problems.