Global Credit Trading and Syndicate - Distressed Desk - Executive Director
JPMorgan Chase · NY · Posted 2026-08-12
Job description
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 teamIdentify compelling trade opportunitiesEngage with the desk’s clientsManage Risk in partnership with the trading deskRequired qualifications, capabilities, and skills Candidate must have experience investing in credit markets, preferably with experience in distressed credit & restructuringsThe 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 teamValuation and credit analysis experience, including strong business analysis and cash flow modeling skillsMature personality to enable direct client interaction, confident presentation skillsAbility to work under pressure and on tight, evolving deadlinesPreferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Experience in restructuring / loan documentation / legal frameworks is desirable