Job Description

Job Description

As an associate in J.P. Morgan’s Global Index Research Group, you will play a pivotal role in fulfilling client requests, overseeing operations, and managing index construction projects. This dynamic, front-office role requires strong quantitative and communication skills, and familiarity with coding languages.

The Global Index Research Group is a central hub for fixed income indices within J.P. Morgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank. We are a leading provider of indices across fixed income, with a significant market presence. Our associates are thought leaders in the indexing lifecycle and collaborate with clients globally. The group is responsible for creating, managing, and marketing proprietary indices and research data for beta-access products.

Job responsibilities:

• Front-Office Engagement: Engage in client interaction, data analysis, and problem-solving, while conducting market analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the fixed income space.
• Project Management: Manage multiple high-profile deliveries, ensuring effective planning and execution in collaboration with internal and external experts.
• Client Relationship: Educate internal and external clients on structural and tactical changes in index products and their market implications.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee operational aspects of managing thousands of indices to maintain product integrity.
• Product Expertise: Maintain a deep understanding of fixed income and index products to ensure product dependability and applicability.
• Data Management and Analysis: Collect, organize, and maintain large datasets, and develop quantitative models to analyze financial data and generate actionable insights.
• Performance and Trend Analysis: Evaluate the performance of existing indices and analyze market trends to inform strategic decision-making.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Minimum education and requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or related field (STEM).
• At least 1 year work experience in finance and working with large data sets.
• Programming skills in Python (or similar) is a must.
• Understanding of fixed income concepts, bond math, financial products, analytics, and an awareness of market events is a plus.
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal). Experience interfacing with clients is a plus.
• Superb organizational skills, decisive priority management, strong teamwork ethic, ability to think locally & execute globally with high social awareness.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Knowledge and experience in statistical modeling, time series, stochastic calculus, probability theory, and numerical methods is a plus.

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’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.

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