Asset Management - Equity Trader - Associate

Job Description
Are you ready to embark on an exciting career in equity trading?
As an Equity Trading Associate within our HK central dealing desk, you will play a role in executing equity trades. You will gain invaluable experience in a dynamic financial environment.
Job responsibilities

• Learn to trade Equity and derivatives across Asia Pacific markets
• Engage with local and International based Portfolio Managers to advise on execution strategies
• Keep abreast of market trends, news and economic data.
• Interact with other departments such as Trading quant and technology to innovate and refine our trading models
• Develop deep market knowledge and be part of trading committees / invited to even speak at trading forums.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong English communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently, perform under pressure.
• Team player, driven, willingness to help others and enthusiasm to learn new things

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Fluency in Mandarin preferred
• Quant/programming skills are a plus

About Us
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.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.