Securities Services

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
As part of the J.P. Morgan Securities Services division, the Agency Securities Finance group arranges and executes a wide range of secured funding transactions for a broad, institutional buy side client base with a number of large banks, broker dealers and hedge funds. The opportunity sits within Financing Solutions, an integrated team dedicated to the facilitation of client liquidity objectives, collateral efficiency, directed funding transactions and the implementation of a new agency product range to supplement the core agency lending program.

You would join a team of high strategic importance for the Agency Securities Finance business, promoting diversification of revenue streams and increased client engagement. The role is based in Sydney but the mandate retains a global perspective.

**Responsibilities**:

- Structure ad-hoc solutions for institutional clients through financing trades, cash management, collateral mobilization or enhanced lending opportunities
- Evaluate cross asset financing opportunities based on quantitative analysis of securities portfolios and market data in line with risk mandate
- Bring to market new agency financing and portfolio optimisation products in combination with group stakeholders
- Develop pitchbooks and present ideas to clients, internal sales teams and external stakeholders
- Build deep knowledge of J.P. Morgan financing system architecture, documentation framework and operational processes
- Oversee and risk manage ongoing client activity in accordance with transactional parameters, resource limits and operating guidelines
- Create memos and Thought Leadership pieces with project updates and strategy for the benefit of internal management, functional partners, and external clients

**Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills**
- A strong understanding of secured funding markets across all asset classes, derivatives and global macro-economic themes
- Knowledge of the financial eco-system and its participants to include banks, real money managers, hedge funds, fintech, central counterparts and regulators
- Strong analytical and demonstrable quantitative skills, previous financial modelling or data analysis desirable
- Well-developed project management skills enabling the tracking of multiple deliverables, including short fuse requirements and longer term objectives
- Be an excellent communicator and have strong interpersonal skills able to be used at all levels of the organisation and with external counterparts
- Possess an entrepreneurial and innovative approach to problem solving within risk controlled framework
- Strong presentation skills across multi formats and platforms to convey strategic ideas clearly and concisely

**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**

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.