Job Description

With +$65B in assets globally, JPMorgan Asset Management is one of the fastest growing ETF issuers. To support this growth, we are looking for an Associate to expand the US ETF Capital Markets team based in New York.

The ETF Capital Markets team oversees the strategic relationships with Exchanges, Authorized Participants and Market Makers, alongside working with our client advisors and their clients to achieve optimal trading outcomes. As a member of the team, you would be responsible for delivering key outcomes across the following segments;

Markets

Listing Exchanges

  • Maintain relationships with listing exchanges and a working knowledge of the National Market System
  • Advocate for market structure initiatives vital to the progress of the ETF ecosystem
  • Manage listing process and leverage appropriate marketing and LMM programs to further growth

Authorized Participants and Market Makers

  • Maintain relationships with Market Makers and APs to facilitate a seamless trading environment
  • Procure adequate liquidity and spreads both on and off exchange prior to, and after, launch
  • Monitor spreads and premiums across product line and communicate issues with Lead Market Maker

Distribution

Retail & Institutional

  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the sales teams across all client segments
  • Assist sales teams by participating in client meetings and other client events
  • Educate clients on the trading mechanics of ETFs and safely guide them toward best execution

Broker Dealers

  • Educate market participants about new and existing products to promote product growth
  • Identify institutional use cases for ETFs by working alongside various sales and trading teams
  • Conduct joint client events and develop thoughtful research notes with ETF trading desks

Business Development

Product

  • Work closely with product development to ensure new products are structured to trade efficiently
  • Advise product team on enhancements that will lead to improved liquidity and market quality
  • Further the development of transparent and semi-transparent active funds

Platform

  • Guide the build out of surveillance and analytical tools to advance and protect business
  • Remain at the forefront of new industry developments to enhance platform
  • Attend and participate in industry conferences and market structure committees

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 3-5 years of financial services experience. ETF experience a plus
  • Multi-asset knowledge including equities, fixed income and derivatives
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex problems and create effective solutions
  • Strong technical skills (Excel, Bloomberg, Reuters, etc.) required. Programming skills a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree required; CFA, MBA or advanced degree a plus
  • Series 7 and 63 preferred or ability to obtain within three months

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