
Global Credit Trading and Syndicate - Desk Analyst (Loans) - Associate
J.P. Morgan, New York, New York, us, 10261
The North America Credit Trading franchise is a leading market maker in credit and securitized products, derivatives, loans, and corporate bonds. Traders, sales people, and desk analysts work collectively to generate ideas and make secondary markets in high grade/high yield bonds/CDS, CLOs, distressed bonds, loans, trade claims, indices, exotics, and illiquid credits.
Job Responsibilities
Credit analysis on both a single-name and thematic approach basis with a specific focus on the loans universe
Working directly with credit traders across several trading groups
Identify compelling trade opportunities
Providing real-time analysis of relevant news flow on a company and industry basis
Interacting with the global sales force, client base, publishing research team and broader desk analyst team
Manage risk – on both single-name and broader book basis
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Candidate must have experience (2-5 years) in credit markets, preferably with experience in a trading/investing environment and a specific background in the loans market
The candidate must have a strong work ethic and be a self-starter who is able to work independently and is also comfortable being part of a larger team
Strong credit skills, with rigorous analytical capabilities
Ability to multi-task and work on numerous credits across different industries
Willingness and ability to pivot quickly in their work focus with an understanding that some opportunities will last months/years and others days
Strong communication skills with ability to provide clear and succinct verbal updates to colleagues, clients and senior executives
Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Trading desk / buy-side / investing experience
Experience looking at credits across a broad subset of industries
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Job Responsibilities
Credit analysis on both a single-name and thematic approach basis with a specific focus on the loans universe
Working directly with credit traders across several trading groups
Identify compelling trade opportunities
Providing real-time analysis of relevant news flow on a company and industry basis
Interacting with the global sales force, client base, publishing research team and broader desk analyst team
Manage risk – on both single-name and broader book basis
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Candidate must have experience (2-5 years) in credit markets, preferably with experience in a trading/investing environment and a specific background in the loans market
The candidate must have a strong work ethic and be a self-starter who is able to work independently and is also comfortable being part of a larger team
Strong credit skills, with rigorous analytical capabilities
Ability to multi-task and work on numerous credits across different industries
Willingness and ability to pivot quickly in their work focus with an understanding that some opportunities will last months/years and others days
Strong communication skills with ability to provide clear and succinct verbal updates to colleagues, clients and senior executives
Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Trading desk / buy-side / investing experience
Experience looking at credits across a broad subset of industries
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