Prime Synthetics Trading - Analyst

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. 

Join a fast-paced team at the intersection of markets, technology, and data. You will work on real trading workflows, turning ideas into production-ready tools that improve how we operate and make decisions. We are looking for intellectually curious people who enjoy coding, solving problems, and challenging the status quo. 

As an Analyst in Prime Synthetics Trading, you will partner with traders, sales, structuring, technologists, and operations to build automation and analytics that improve trading workflows and decision-making. You will investigate problems end-to-end, learn quickly, and deliver scalable solutions in a dynamic environment.

Job responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day trading activities, risk management processes, and hedging strategies across Equities, FX, and related products. 
• Partner with stakeholders across Prime, Sales, Trading, Structuring, and other business functions to develop client solutions, optimize workflows, and enhance the synthetic platform. 
• Analyze trading, risk, and business data to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and improve performance. 
• Build dashboards and reporting tools to support decision making. 
• Challenge existing processes and drive efficiencies through continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Collaborate with Quantitative Research, Technology, and Operations teams on strategic business and platform enhancements. 
• Strengthen trading infrastructure, control frameworks, and operational processes to support business growth. 
• Conduct P&L analysis and reviews while maintaining strong risk discipline and adherence to regulatory and business conduct standards.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline with a strong academic record.
• Strong interest in financial markets, sales and trading, and client-driven businesses.
• Familiarity with Claude, Python, SQL, data visualization tools, or AI and machine learning tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning new products, markets, and business processes.
• High attention to detail, strong ownership mindset, and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 1-3 year experience in sales/trading/research/structuring or related area 
• Experience building code-driven automation, analytics, or personal technical projects (academic or self-directed).
• Interest in financial markets and trading technology.