Securities Services

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
Securities Financing is an investment overlay strategy that enhances the intrinsic value of a portfolio of securities by generating alpha or income which can be used to increase a portfolio's return.

As an Agency Securities Finance Trader in the Agency Securities Finance team, you will be responsible for the discretionary lending trading activities across fixed income and equities assets which are held within the J.P. Morgan Agency Securities Lending program. You will work closely with Operations, Technology, Sales, Relationship Management, Legal, Compliance and other key internal business partners.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage the Australia & New Zealand markets trading book appropriately, identifying & maximizing opportunities across client portfolios with a cross market/sector focus.
- Maintain an acute awareness of the market environment and provide relevant, thoughtful, and timely commentary to stakeholders to ensure transparency and optimal communication flows.
- Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing trading counterparts as well as internal business partners.
- Understand the importance of effective risk management noting the high-risk nature of APAC lending and cash reinvestment markets.
- Work closely with Operations stakeholders to ensure seamless trading efficiencies.
- Leverage technology and analytics to optimize trading and portfolio management opportunities.

**Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities**
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience - Equities and/or Fixed Income and Funding/Cash re-investment.
- Knowledge of Agency Securities Financing.
- Ability to communicate concepts and ideas, protect their validity and tailor messages towards different audiences.
- Advanced Excel, excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, independently and prioritize appropriately.
- An ability to effectively manage relationships, both internal and external.

**Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities**
- CFA qualification
- General knowledge of Capital Markets, Economic Theory, Portfolio Management Theory and Money Market Securities.

**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.

J.P. Morgan delivers investor solutions that help clients protect their portfolios, optimize their efficiency and maximize opportunities in diverse global markets. Teams support clients across a global custody network spanning 100 markets, with custody and asset servicing, fund accounting and administration, alternative investment services, integrated analytics, agency lending, collateral management and depositary receipt solutions. Clients include asset and fund managers, asset owners, banks and broker-dealers, hedge funds and alternative investors, and insurance companies.