Global Securitized Products - ABS Trader - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•New York, NY

4d•$110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Join our dynamic trading team where your analytical skills and market insights will drive success in ABS trading. Be part of a firm that values expertise and innovation. As an ABS Trading Associate, you will play a crucial role in assisting Senior Traders with the valuation and trading of Asset-Backed Securities (ABS). Your work will involve developing analytical tools, managing daily tasks, and collaborating with various internal groups to ensure optimal trading execution.

Requirements

Ability to work under pressure, pay close attention to detail, and demonstrate a high degree of initiative and commitment.
Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
1-3 years’ experience in trading.
Strong understanding of securitized products.
Strong computational skills in Excel, Python, and Intex.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with modern front-end technologies and cloud technologies.
Ability to create a vision and actionable roadmap with a focus on ongoing innovation.
Ability to effectively maximize delivery of business goals and returns on investment

Responsibilities

Proactively trade all ABS sectors to increase the firm’s market share and expand client outreach.
Formulate trade ideas for the firm and clients based on appropriate risk/reward parameters.
Size, understand, and manage risk in the portfolio commercially.
Consider risk, credit costs, and the market environment when pricing.
Manage client risk to minimize and capture client value efficiently.
Run risk with educated views on underlying markets to create added value.
Distill complex ideas or structures into meaningful communications.
Enhance the firm's reputation through expertise, professionalism, and maturity in verbal and written communications.
Build and leverage partnerships to deliver the whole firm to clients.