JOB DESCRIPTION
As a North American Event Driven Specialist, you will work with Equities sales and trading professionals responsible for providing content and execution services to institutional clients globally. You will work closely with our team of individual sector specialists who are client facing and an integral part of the trading floor. You will be a central point of contact on event driven and merger arbitrage situations, spin-offs, split-offs and tenders across research, generalist sales, sales traders, trading, derivatives and banking. Clients in this space are some of the largest asset managers and hedge funds globally. Your aim is to be an expert in our stocks - but to also provide a shorter term, more commercial view on how they will trade. You will be a close partner with banking on capital raises and secondary market block sales-providing market feedback and color on valuations.
Job responsibilities:
- Working with trading to help properly value mergers spreads and risk trading
- Working with trading to help monetize research calls
- Working closely with research to commercialize research calls
- Preparing daily market commentary on key news flow
- Client calls and meetings on the sector
- Working with banking on capital raises and secondary market blocks within the sector coverage
Required qualifications, skills and capabilities:
- 7-10 years of dedicated experience in portfolio management, equity research, sector trading, investment banking or similar training
- Organization, attention to detail and the ability to process large amounts of data and information quickly
- Strong knowledge of the legal and regulatory requirements for mergers and acquisitions globally
- Excellent understanding of equity market valuations
- Good working knowledge of derivatives
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability write well and be highly articulate
- Ability to react quickly and calmly to events are key
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Existing relationships with the dedicated risk arbitrage investor community
ABOUT USJPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents and perspectives that 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. (If you are a US or Canadian applicant with a disability and wish to request an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us by calling the Accessibility Line (US and Canada Only) 1-866-777-4690 and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.)
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.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
ABOUT THE TEAMThe Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.
Clients turn to our industry-leading Markets, Sales and Research team to offer clients unique market insights on sectors and companies, and actionable ideas using research to make well-informed investment decisions. Teams understand products across asset classes and help clients structure solutions that manage risk, enhance yield and solve complex financial problems.
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