Description

As a Vice President - Trader Local Markets - Colombia in the trading team, you execute and manage trades across Colombian fixed income (TES, COLTES, UVR-linked bonds), derivatives, and FX pairs with a focus on USD/COP.
You will manager isk books, providing market-making and liquidity, mentoring junior traders, and contributing to P&L generation in a high-volume, regulated environment.

The position requires at least 10 years of relevant trading experience, with proven success in emerging markets and specifically the Colombian market.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute and manage trades across Colombian fixed income (TES, COLTES, UVR-linked bonds),derivatives, and FX pairs with a focus on USD/COP.

• Develop and implement proprietary and client-driven trading strategies, including directional trades, relative value, arbitrage, and hedging.

• Monitor macroeconomic indicators (Colombian inflation, BanRep rates, fiscal policy, oil prices, global EM flows) and provide real-time market analysis and color to clients and internal stakeholders.

• Manage risk exposures (VaR, Greeks, position limits) in compliance with internal risk policies.

• Provide liquidity and market-making activities.

• Collaborate with sales, structuring, and research teams to originate and execute client flows.

• Mentor and oversee junior traders and analysts on the desk.

• Contribute to desk strategy, P&L budgeting, and performance reporting.

Required Qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Minimum 10+ years of professional trading experience in financial markets, with at least 5-7 years focused on Colombian or LATAM local markets.

• Proven track record as a trader (VP or equivalent) with consistent positive P&L generation and risk-adjusted returns.

• Deep knowledge of Colombian market instruments.

• Strong understanding of Colombian economic drivers (BanRep monetary policy, fiscal deficit, political events).

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative field.

About Us

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.

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.