55ip Trading Lead - Vice President

Job Description

55ip is a financial technology company whose purpose is to break down barriers to financial progress. Wealth management enterprises and financial advisors use 55ip’s tax-smart investment strategy engine to dramatically improve their efficiency and effectiveness. 55ip’s intuitive experience and intelligent automation elevate portfolio design and delivery, helping advisors save time and drive better outcomes for their clients.

The Trading team manages the trading processes for 55ip across ETF/Mutual Fund model portfolios, unified managed accounts (UMAs), and SMAs. 55ip is a tax management-focused investment technology platform powering over $130B in assets and is part of J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Customized Management Account Solutions business.

Job summary:

As Trading Lead - Vice President within the CMAS Trading and Portfolio Management team, you will be responsible for managing the Trading Team, while leading the enhancement of pre-trade analysis of investment decisions across impacted accounts, pre-trade coordination with internal and external teams, and post trade implementation and execution processes to optimize client outcomes. This role combines operational understanding, and analytics with market dynamics and trading practices. You will act as a liaison between assets managers, traders, operations, and clients.

Job responsibilities:

• Manage the Trading Team by leading and participating in the daily trading processes

• Conduct scenario analysis, assess trade sizing and timing, market conditions, liquidity to optimize outcomes

• Enhance framework to translate asset manager instructions into proposed, ensuring alignment with client guidelines, regulatory requirements, and asset manager intent

• Partner with trading teams to assess block allocations, step-outs, and rotations

• Monitor transaction costs, slippage, and market impact; assess strategies for enhancement where possible

• Work closely with portfolio managers, client service, operations, and compliance teams to ensure seamless trade workflows

• Develop process enhancements, technology solutions, and oversight frameworks that increase scalability and controls

• Provide oversight reporting on trading activity, best execution, and trade implementation risks to senior management and clients

Required skills, qualifications and capabilities:

• 7+ years of experience in trading or portfolio implementation ideally with an asset manager

• Management experience

• Strong understanding of equity, fixed income, and/or derivative market structures and liquidity dynamics

• Ability to apply judgment in real-time trading scenarios

• Proven track record of partnering with asset managers and traders on execution strategy

• Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex circumstances to both internal stakeholders and external clients

• Proficiency in trading systems, OMS/EMS platforms, and advanced Excel; familiarity with transaction cost analysis (TCA)

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 for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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

About the Team

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.​