55ip is a financial technology company whose purpose is to break down barriers to financial progress. Wealth management enterprises and financial advisors use 55ip’s tax-smart investment strategy engine to dramatically improve their efficiency and effectiveness. 55ip’s intuitive experience and intelligent automation elevate portfolio design and delivery, helping advisors save time and drive better outcomes for their clients.
The Trading team manages the trading processes for 55ip across ETF/Mutual Fund model portfolios, unified managed accounts (UMAs), and SMAs. 55ip is a tax management-focused investment technology platform powering over $130B in assets and is part of J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Customized Management Account Solutions business.
Job summary:
As Trading Lead - Vice President within the CMAS Trading and Portfolio Management team, you will be responsible for managing the Trading Team, while leading the enhancement of pre-trade analysis of investment decisions across impacted accounts, pre-trade coordination with internal and external teams, and post trade implementation and execution processes to optimize client outcomes. This role combines operational understanding, and analytics with market dynamics and trading practices. You will act as a liaison between assets managers, traders, operations, and clients.
Job responsibilities:
Manage the Trading Team by leading and participating in the daily trading processes
Conduct scenario analysis, assess trade sizing and timing, market conditions, liquidity to optimize outcomes
Enhance framework to translate asset manager instructions into proposed, ensuring alignment with client guidelines, regulatory requirements, and asset manager intent
Partner with trading teams to assess block allocations, step-outs, and rotations
Monitor transaction costs, slippage, and market impact; assess strategies for enhancement where possible
Work closely with portfolio managers, client service, operations, and compliance teams to ensure seamless trade workflows
Develop process enhancements, technology solutions, and oversight frameworks that increase scalability and controls
Provide oversight reporting on trading activity, best execution, and trade implementation risks to senior management and clients
Required skills, qualifications and capabilities:
7+ years of experience in trading or portfolio implementation ideally with an asset manager
Management experience
Strong understanding of equity, fixed income, and/or derivative market structures and liquidity dynamics
Ability to apply judgment in real-time trading scenarios
Proven track record of partnering with asset managers and traders on execution strategy
Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex circumstances to both internal stakeholders and external clients
Proficiency in trading systems, OMS/EMS platforms, and advanced Excel; familiarity with transaction cost analysis (TCA)
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in trading or portfolio implementation, ideally with an asset manager
- Management experience
- Strong understanding of equity, fixed income, and/or derivative market structures and liquidity dynamics
- Ability to apply judgment in real-time trading scenarios
- Proven track record partnering with asset managers and traders on execution strategy
- Excellent communication skills for internal stakeholders and external clients
- Proficiency in trading systems, OMS/EMS platforms, and advanced Excel; familiarity with transaction cost analysis (TCA)
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health coverage are broad, with wellness incentives, on-site or virtual care, and an EAP offering coaching and counseling. Plan materials emphasize accessible options, including multiple medical choices and tools to manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for all parents, supplemented by paid Critical Caregiver Leave. Family resources include backup childcare via Bright Horizons, lactation support and milk-shipping, family-building assistance, and even a free five-month SNOO rental for newborns.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with an annual company match and automatic pay credits for most employees, with a legacy pension available to earlier hires. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 5% discount further supports long-term savings.
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