Corporate Bond Trader - Vice President

Job Summary

As a Vice President on the Corporate Bond trading desk, you will provide market pricing and liquidity to the firm’s internal and external clients on relevant sectors with tight cooperation with the sales force. Additionally you will be providing market color and commentary and consult with clients on bespoke needs or enquiries. You will make markets and provide investor clients with liquidity in U.S. High Grade credit, working closely with the broader trading team and sales.

The role requires direct engagement with clients, provision of market color, and interaction with portfolio and systematic trading.

• Market making of a broad range of Investment Grade/Crossover Credits profitably
• Interaction with the global sales forces and client base to provide pricing and trade ideas where required
• Interaction with publishing research analysts and desk analysts
• Providing real‑time analysis of relevant news flow, both macro and micro
• Developing use of algorithmic pricing/systematic market making tools

• 5+ years of experience in a Corporate Bond trading role or similar
• In‑depth knowledge of investment‑grade credit and synergies with equity and portfolio trading
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical ability

• Familiarity with coding and large datasets a plus

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary, commission‑based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation. Eligible employees may receive cash and/or forfeitable equity awards in recognition of individual achievements. Additional 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.

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy, 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.