Electronic Options Sales – Executive Director

Electronic Options Sales – Executive Director

New York, NY, United States

Job Information

• Job Identification 210788049

• Job Category Sales/Mktg Global Population

• Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank

• Posting Date 09/03/2026, 08:56 PM

• Locations 270 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10017, US

• Job Schedule Full time

• Base Pay/Salary New York,NY $200,000.00-$350,000.00

Job Description

This role sits within the Equity Derivative Sales team in a dynamic, fast-paced front-office trading floor environment. As an execution sales specialist, you will drive client adoption of J.P. Morgan Chase’s electronic options execution capabilities while also representing the broader equity derivatives franchise. You will own and deepen relationships with institutional and hedge fund clients, matching our liquidity, execution workflows, and product suite to their needs, and partnering closely with Trading, Strats/Quant, Product, Research, and Coverage to shape the direction of our electronic options offering.

Key responsibilities

• Client engagement & SME coverage: Manage and grow relationships with institutional and hedge fund clients, acting as a subject-matter expert across electronic options execution and listed options market structure.

• Day-to-day coverage & execution: Support client requests for market updates and execution; coordinate with trading and product development to execute options and volatility-related flow efficiently across electronic workflows while maintaining excellent client service.

• Trade ideas & distribution: Pitch options/volatility trade ideas , updates to algo offerings, market structure and other market color that leads to increased adoption of our electronic option platform; deliver relevant market color and desk themes tailored to client objectives.

• Business strategy & product partnership: Partner with Product and internal stakeholders to anticipate regulatory and market change, and translate client and market feedback into execution-workflow and platform development priorities.

• Cross-functional coordination: Work seamlessly with other EDG Coverage partners, Product, Trading, Strats/Quant, and Research teams to optimize the end-to-end client experience and balance client, firm, and internal priorities.

• Market intelligence & insight: Gather client and competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities and risks; share insights internally to inform sales strategy, product roadmap, and go-to-market plans.

• Risk discipline & controls: Understand the firm’s approach and policies for managing risk and comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements; ensure internal controls are followed and support the post-trade process by ensuring accuracy of entries and timely issue resolution.

• Industry presence & franchise building: Represent J.P. Morgan Chase at client meetings, industry events, and forums; contribute to external messaging aligned to business priorities.

• Content & thought leadership: Tailor and distribute content and trade themes to targeted accounts to drive engagement and position the firm as a market leader in electronic options.

Product scope (typical)

• Electronic listed options execution (single-name and index options; agency and risk transfer workflows as applicable)

• Coordination with adjacent offerings (e.g., high touch equity derivative sales or electronic equity sales) in partnership with specialist sales and trading teams

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Significant front-office markets experience (typically 8–12+ years ), with demonstrated success in equity derivatives and/or electronic execution sales

• Strong command of options and volatility fundamentals (Greeks, volatility, skew, term structure, event risk) and fluency in market/product language (pricing intuition, execution performance analysis, client analytics/MIS)

• Demonstrated ability to drive client engagement, and deliver consultative execution solutions

• Deep knowledge of relevant market structure and electronic execution workflows; ability to explain microstructure dynamics and anticipate market impacts

• Strong relationship management, communication, and influencing skills; ability to tailor messaging to different audiences and defend ideas with clarity

• Ability to work closely and effectively with other internal partners in order to through sell and leverage the firm to maximize client adoption

• Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and highly motivated; thrives under competitive pressure while staying client-focused

• Strong control mindset; understands risk types and can discuss practical approaches to risk management and escalation

• Bachelor’s degree required (relevant field preferred)

• Active FINRA registrations (e.g., SIE, Series 7, Series 57, Series 63) or ability to obtain within a reasonable time frame, depending on role requirements and location

Preferred qualifications

• Existing institutional and/or hedge fund relationships in electronic listed options / volatility markets

• Experience partnering with Product/Strats on workflow automation, analytics, distribution tooling, or go-to-market strategy

• Familiarity with leading execution connectivity and workflows (e.g., EMS/OMS integrations, FIX connectivity) as relevant to electronic options

• Demonstrated experience working well with internal partners

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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 (https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/faqs) for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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.