Job Description
The OTC Derivatives Valuation Control Group (VCG) is organized into a global team of valuation and quantitative analysts based in the UK, Dallas, Sydney, and Mumbai. The team provides OTC derivatives valuations to institutional clients, asset managers, hedge funds, and insurance companies who have outsourced part or all of their middle and back office operations to J.P. Morgan. The VCG team provides the primary support and expertise for complex asset valuations and queries from both internal and external clients. The team functions within the business as Subject Matter Experts for OTC derivatives valuation and is involved with product development/testing, client on-boardings, and automation projects.
As an OTC analyst within the Global Funds servicing team, you will have a unique opportunity to work in a cross-asset environment with exposure to all types of OTC derivatives, from the most straightforward to the most complex. This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment where you can develop your skills and knowledge in OTC derivatives.
Job responsibilities
- Provide independent valuation services to internal and external clients across a wide array of OTC derivative products including rates, credit, equity, FX, inflation, commodity, and volatility / variance swaps
- Produce and analyze valuations on OTC derivatives within client portfolios on a daily basis. This will also involve comparing and analyzing OTC valuations across multiple sources. The candidate should be able to quantify and clearly articulate any valuation movements through the Greeks
- Establish and develop strong relationships with both internal and external clients
- Resolve ad-hoc issues, including queries related to third party valuations, procedures, and processes
- Add functions and responsibilities as the role and analyst's skills develop
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- One plus years of prior middle office or operations
- A proactive, pragmatic approach to problem solving; good mathematical background; ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment; self-motivating; exhibit a natural curiosity towards learning about the financial markets
- Experience in Bloomberg, Reuters, other trading or market data platforms
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- OTC Derivatives valuation knowledge across multiple asset classes is preferred
- One plus years of prior middle office or operations experience with a background in derivatives or valuations preferable
- Advanced degree (MBA, MS, CFA, FRM, CQF) or progression towards, is highly positive
About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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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