Global Commodities - London, United Kingdom - JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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About J.P. Morgan Automated Trading Strategies (ATS) group
J.P.

Morgan is a top tier liquidity provider in global macro markets offering competitive pricing across commodities products, 300 currency pairs in cash and derivative products.

We offer a full spectrum of Commodities products - from plain vanilla to exotic options; from commodities, major currencies to emerging markets.

The Automated Trading Strategies (ATS) group drives systematic trading within this space and are responsible for algorithmic pricing, automated risk management and hedging, and intelligent order execution strategies.


Key Responsibilities covered by these areas:

The trading strategist will work as part of the ATS front-office team with primary focus on Commodities markets, primarily base metals, bullion, energy, ags and commodity indices.

The environment is fast-paced and challenging.

The individual must be responsible, independent and able to work in smooth coordination with the larger team to drive the desk's revenue.


  • Work with trading professionals in various countries to tailor pricing algorithms for various Commodities
  • Derive automatic hedging solutions with risk managers to extract the best values out of our flows
  • Work in close collaboration with sales to explore ways to expand our ecommerce footprint in the region
  • Look for unique automated trading opportunities to drive our trading revenue
  • Understands firm's approach and policies for managing risks in relevant business and applicable legal and regulatory rules, and follows policies.
  • Balance potentially competing needs across clients, internal partners and the firm.

Your Background:


  • Interest in market microstructures and quantitative Commodities trading in global markets
  • Attention to detail, adaptable and hungry to learn
  • Design and programming skills, with primary focus on Java and Python
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills as this position involves frequent interaction with different teams in the firm
  • Demonstrable proficiency with market and product terminology.
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively when faced with problems and opportunities. Always looking for new ways of doing things and understanding the benefits of leveraging the firms scale.
  • Understands the different types of risk and able to discuss in detail ways of managing these risks.
  • Ability to thrive on the challenge of competitive pressures and remain focused on client needs.
  • Ability to communicate concepts and ideas, both verbally and via documentation, and be able to defend their validity and target messages to different audiences.
  • Selfdirected, highly motivated, and able to work independently

Nice to have:


  • Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or equivalent
  • Commodities markets experience and general trading concepts and terminology. Experience in the pricing and risk management of Commodities derivatives will be a big advantage
  • Experience of working with exchanges, especially CME, ICE and LME
  • Direct experience of agile software methodologies

Languages:


  • English fluency is essential
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.

In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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