Global Equities - EMEA Flow Single Stock… at JPMorganChase · Paris

As an Associate within the EMEA Flow Single Stock Options desk, you will trade pan-European single name options while managing the firm's risk arising from client activity.

Are you ready to take your trading career to the next level in one of the most dynamic markets in the world? Join JPMorganChase's world-class Equities trading franchise, where your expertise in single stock options will directly shape our client offering and market presence. We provide an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, giving you the tools to grow both professionally and personally. Here, your ideas matter, your skills are valued, and your career trajectory is limitless.

As an Associate within the EMEA Flow Single Stock Options desk, you will trade pan-European single name options while managing the firm's risk arising from client activity. You will work at the intersection of markets, clients, and cutting-edge technology, collaborating closely with Sales, Quantitative Research, and Technology teams to sharpen strategies and develop new products. This is an opportunity to build meaningful client relationships, generate high-impact trade ideas, and contribute to a team that is at the forefront of European equity derivatives markets.

Job responsibilities

• Trade pan-European single name options on the EMEA Flow Single Stock Options desk, managing the firm's risk arising from client flows
• Manage and monitor the trading book, ensuring strict adherence to desk risk limits at all times
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with a broad suite of clients, acting as a trusted and knowledgeable counterpart
• Provide detailed sectorial colour and market insight to clients and internal partners to support informed decision-making
• Collaborate with Sales, Quantitative Research, and Technology teams to continuously improve trading strategies and develop new products
• Generate high-quality, actionable trade ideas for Sales partners to support client engagement and business growth
• Adhere to all compliance and regulatory requirements, upholding the highest standards of conduct

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proven experience in trading
• Proven trading book management experience
• Strong understanding of single stock options and broader financial markets
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to analyse market data and test trading strategies
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with Sales teams and clients
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks efficiently
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined, process-oriented approach
• Fluency in English

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience trading EMEA single stock or equity derivatives products at a financial institution
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Economics, or Finance
• Master's degree in a relevant quantitative or financial discipline
• Proficiency in Python/Jupyter for data analysis or strategy testing

About the Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.

About the Company

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.