Asset Management, GFICC, Global Rates Trader, Analyst/Associate, London

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in asset and wealth management services. The Asset Management line of business serves institutional, ultra-high net worth, high net worth and retail clients through its Global Investment Management and Global Wealth Management businesses. With client assets of $7.7 trillion and assets under management of $5.1 trillion, we are one of the largest asset and wealth managers in the world.

Global Investment Management J.P. Morgan Asset Management (Investment Management) is a leading investment manager of choice for institutions, financial intermediaries and individual investors, worldwide. With a heritage of more than two centuries, a broad range of core and alternative strategies, and investment professionals operating in every major world market, we offer investment experience and insight that few other firms can match.

• Clear focus on managing client assets and delivering strong risk-adjusted returns
• Strategies spanning the full spectrum of asset classes, including equity, fixed income, cash liquidity, currency, real estate, hedge funds and private equity.
• Leadership positions in the U.S., U.K., Continental Europe, Asia, and Japan

Role Summary As a Global Rates Trader on the Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (GFICC) Trading Team, you will collaborate with portfolio managers across regions, our global research team, and the broader trading platform. The team is active in both primary and secondary markets across the curve and sectors. You will originate and execute trade ideas, shape market views, and partner closely with PMs and research to drive investment implementation.

Job Responsibilities Actively generate, evaluate, and implement investment ideas in partnership with PM teams. Employ fundamental, technical, and relative valuation analysis to develop differentiated market views and inform portfolio positioning. Collaborate with portfolio managers and research teams to identify opportunities and contribute to investment decisions. Demonstrated product expertise across Developed Markets—including Sovereigns, Inflation, Agency, SSA’s, interest rate futures, interest rate swaps, inflation swaps and options. Adhere to all internal trading policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and risk management. Present trade ideas, communicate market flows, and provide color and insights to investment teams. Build and maintain broker relationships; participate in broker performance reviews as needed. Contribute to the desk's automation and AI initiatives by identifying process improvement opportunities and supporting the development of more efficient trading and operational workflow. Represent trading capabilities to current and prospective clients, as well as internal stakeholders. Serve as an ambassador for the Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities trading platform.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills Minimum BA/BSc with preference in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Maths. Minimum 2 years of experience in fixed income trading. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to present findings. Ability to build and foster relationships both internally and externally. Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills CFA Charterholder, CFA candidate or MBA preferred. Strong technology skills proficiency in Tradeweb, Bloomberg and Market Axess. Experience trading government instruments (bonds and derivatives). Programming experience (Python and/or other languages).

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.

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.