Global Credit Trading and Syndicate - Distressed Desk - Executive Director

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. 

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. You will work directly with our distressed traders and the broader Distressed Desk Analyst team.

Job Responsibilities

• Work directly with our distressed traders and the broader Distressed Desk Analyst team
• Identify compelling trade opportunities
• Engage with the desk’s clients
• Manage Risk in partnership with the trading desk

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Candidate must have experience investing in credit markets, preferably with experience in distressed credit & restructurings
• 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
• Valuation and credit analysis experience, including strong business analysis and cash flow modeling skills
• Mature personality to enable direct client interaction, confident presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and on tight, evolving deadlines

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in restructuring / loan documentation / legal frameworks is desirable