Equities – Index Derivatives Trader – Vice President at JPMC Candidate Experience page

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Index Derivatives, Market Making, Pre-trade Analysis, Strategy Design, Python, C++, KDB, Numeracy, Market Structure, Regulatory Compliance, Trade Processing, Liquidity Management, Client Communication, Pricing

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Are you ready to make an impact in a fast-paced trading environment? Join our Index Derivatives Trading team in Hong Kong and help drive the future of equity derivatives across APAC. As a Vice President, you’ll collaborate with global teams, manage risk, and deliver innovative solutions to institutional clients. This is your opportunity to grow your career and contribute to a high-performing team. As a Vice President in the Index Derivatives Trading team, you will work with us to cover institutional accounts and make markets in a range of index-linked products. You will manage risk, liquidity, and exposure, and support all aspects of the trading desk, including pre-trade analysis, research, trade processing, and strategy design. You will play a key role in evaluating market developments and providing clients with accurate product information. Job Responsibilities Price and manage index-linked products in collaboration with senior stakeholders Work closely with the global sales force to price existing and new index-linked products Manage risk from index flow products and achieve agreed revenue targets Drive business growth and expand the franchise in partnership with the global sales force Collaborate with IT, QA, and control functions to build sustainable pricing, risk, and control frameworks and tools Partner with infrastructure functions to ensure proper control, accounting, and clearing procedures Conduct pre-trade analysis and research on index constituent changes Support inbound and outbound trade processing and design optimal strategies for large trades Track supply and demand, evaluate market developments, and provide clients with accurate product information Ensure all activities comply with regulatory requirements, firm-wide risk framework, and internal policies Work in a dynamic trading floor environment and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline Minimum 5 years of relevant experience trading Asian index products Strong programming skills (Python, C++, KDB) High degree of numeracy Strong awareness of market structure changes and regulatory impact Experience working collaboratively in highly productive teams Excellent communication skills, especially around complex concepts Thoughtful, logical, and motivated to learn Proactive and able to seek responsibility Able to work effectively under pressure; tenacious and self-motivated Due recognition will be given to professional qualifications attained from reputable training institutes or professional bodies in Hong Kong Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills Experience with cross-border transactions and international markets Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM) is a plus Familiarity with regulatory requirements for trading in APAC Demonstrated leadership in driving process improvements Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and client needs Experience with infrastructure and control functions Proficiency in additional Asian languages is a plus 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The Vice President will price and manage index-linked products, working closely with the global sales force to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth in partnership with sales. Responsibilities also include managing risk, supporting trade processing, designing optimal strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance.