Asset Management - Derivatives Investment - Shanghai
JPMorganChase
Shanghai, China
Posted on Jan 30, 2026
About the Role
As an Equity Derivatives Investment Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of derivative overlay portfolios, with a strong focus on strategy development, risk management, and client engagement. This role also requires close collaboration with the trading desks, middle office, and internal technology teams to ensure efficient and effective derivative execution. This is a key role that will play a central part in shaping the team’s strategy and expanding its capabilities in derivatives portfolio management.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day management of derivative overlay portfolios, including strategy development, risk monitoring, and performance reporting.
- Lead the development and implementation of derivative strategies, including hedging and return enhancement, in partnership with equity portfolio managers.
- Conduct quantitative research on derivative instruments and evaluate their effectiveness as hedging tools or sources of return.
- Prepare client materials, provide reporting, and present complex derivative concepts to stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
- Build and maintain tools and models in Excel, Python, and VBA, and support the transition of high-value work into strategic systems.
- Develop and maintain back-tests to support strategy development and contribute to the evolution of the derivatives infrastructure.
- Work closely with Risk Management, Technology, and Operations to ensure seamless execution and compliance.
- Maintain a strong focus on controls, risk mitigation, and attention to detail to ensure operational integrity.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in equity derivatives. A strong understanding of derivative pricing models and regulatory frameworks is essential.
- Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in derivatives
- Proven experience in all aspects of derivative management, including pricing, analytics, execution, collateral management, and risk management.
- Strong ability to shape and implement a technology strategy to enhance derivative platform capabilities and drive innovation.
- Demonstrated success in delivering scalable and controlled results, with a track record of driving change and innovation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and deliver innovative solutions.
- Experience working in a complex, global environment, with the ability to navigate and coordinate with multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Attainment of all necessary regulatory licenses (or any other licenses / qualifications as required) for carrying out Asset Management and other regulated activities.
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.
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J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Equity Derivatives Investment Manager to join our Equity Investment Team in Shanghai.