Agency Securities Finance Traders are 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.
As an Agency Securities Finance Trader in the Agency Securities Lending team, you will be based in Tokyo and be a part of the wider APAC trading team with locations in Sydney and Hong Kong. You will be accountable to drive revenues and build the business while managing risk. Our trading team also works closely with Operations, Technology, Sales, Relationship Management, Legal, Compliance and other key internal business partners.
Job Responsibilities
- Act as a key member in ASF trading team, contributing to APAC Equities and global Fixed Income & Funding trading, working closely with senior trading managers across multi-asset classes.
- Responsible for all trading aspects with to a primary focus upon Japan market.
- Generate revenue, own and manage the 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 Japan and APAC lending markets.
- Work closely with Operations and Corporate Actions stakeholders to ensure seamless trading efficiencies.
- Leverage technology and analytics to optimize trading and portfolio management opportunities.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Ability to communicate concepts and ideas, defend their validity and tailor messages towards different audiences including clients.
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, independently and prioritize appropriately.
- An ability to effectively manage relationships, both internal and external.
- Proven delivery skills to meet tight deadlines and work in fast-paced environment.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Minimum of 3 years relevant trading experience across APAC Equities, Fixed Income and/or Funding. Experience in Agency Securities Financing and/or Stock Borrowing & Lending is preferred.
- Technical/programming skills or advanced Excel capability would be an advantage.
- Language skills, specifically Japanese, would be an advantage.
Skills Required
- Ability to communicate concepts and ideas, defend their validity, and tailor messages for different audiences, including clients.
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, independently, and prioritize appropriately.
- Ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships.
- Proven delivery skills to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- At least 3 years of relevant trading experience across APAC equities, fixed income, and/or funding.
- Experience in agency securities financing and/or stock borrowing and lending.
- Technical or programming skills, or advanced Excel capability.
- Japanese language skills.
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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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