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2023-05-19

Junior Portfolio Finance Trader

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Jump Trading
Junior Portfolio Finance Trader
New York, US
125,000 - 175,000
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Job Description

The Global Treasury Team at Jump Trading is looking for a Junior Portfolio Finance Trader. In this role, you will play an important part in managing the daily financing of the firm and assist in helping develop the next iteration of Treasury within Jump. You will also interact with both the APAC and EMEA team – and will interact with all levels of various departments throughout the global organization.

What You’ll Do:

  • Responsibility for managing US financing portfolios, borrow rates, sourcing of locates and refinancing of all US based equity and credit portfolios
  • Build out reporting within the team to help scale our financing efficiently
  • Assist US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Group Treasurers in all aspects of cash and collateral management
  • Assist with the analysis and optimization of the global finance activities of the firm
  • Ability to deal with foreign exchange and other money market instruments
  • Regional assistance for trade team analysis regarding PnL and cost allocations
  • Negotiate and manage margin terms with our key counterparties
  • Work closely with Risk and other Back Office functions in supporting daily trading activities
  • Assist in the identification and development of new procedures and automation of processes related to function
  • Regional treasury assistance with new business initiatives in the US
  • Other duties as assigned or needed

Skills You’ll Need:

  • Minimum academic level of bachelor’s degree in STEM, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or related areas
  • At least 2 years of experience on the buy or sell side in a Portfolio Finance, Delta One Trading, Repo or Stock Loan role or experience supporting these desks in a technical/quant strats role with an interest in moving into more of a business facing role
  • Technically fluent using Python or other programming languages
  • Sound understanding of treasury and cash management concepts
  • Solid understanding of financial markets and different asset classes
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing deadlines
  • Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skill
  • Strong written and spoken English communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Reliable and predictable availability

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus eligibility
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options
  • Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
  • Paid vacation plus paid holidays
  • Retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness Programs

Annual Base Salary Range

$125,000—$170,000 USD

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