Index Analyst (Start ASAP)

Your role

The team

The Global Index Research Group is responsible for the ideation and management of its market-leading Fixed Income indices across Developed, Emerging and Frontier markets. The group has expanded its reach to cover other asset classes and investing strategies, including ESG, Securitized and Commodities, to name a few. The team works with large institutional asset managers and hedge funds, central banks, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds.

Job responsibilities

• Work with both internal stakeholders and external clients to educate them on the index products, any structural and tactical changes, and the associated implications for the relevant markets resulting from these changes.
• Work across all stages of the Index product development process from conceptualization of the idea to putting it into production, through leveraging partnerships across technology, operations, and other stakeholders.
• Work comfortably with large datasets and ability to dissect, process and analyze data and analytics at the component and aggregate level. 
• Participate in team publishing and reporting initiatives including BAU market summaries and thematic publications. Draft and update index rules where needed to ensure the dissemination of accurate information.
• Manage Index oversight function through engagement with the Calculation Agent teams for daily monitoring of their indices & ensure product integrity is maintained.
• Put together research and analysis on index products to assist clients and teams globally.

About you

Ideal candidates for this position would be highly motivated individuals with an interest in benchmarks, portfolio construction, and risk management. An experience in financial services in a similar role and aspirations to build a career in the financial markets is desirable.

Essential skills, experience, and qualifications

• Strong work ethic, ability to think locally & execute globally with high social awareness.
• A background in quantitative research within an index or portfolio construction environment is desirable.
• Understanding of fixed income concepts, bond math, financial products, and analytics.
• Strong interest in global financial markets, and the events driving market action.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex or unfamiliar concepts in simple terms.
• Proficiency in the use of external databases including Bloomberg and Reuters is preferred.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Any hands-on experience with programming and database packages would be a plus.

Benefits

Their wide-ranging benefits package offers an industry-leading selection of support to help employees care for their total well-being, financial future, career growth and the people who matter to them—at home and in their community. The benefits provided include:

• A comprehensive wellness program that covers everything from health screenings and free flu shots to a wide array of programs that help manage overall physical and mental health and well-being.
• Benefits that enhance employee’s financial health at every stage of life.
• Resources that help support you in your parenting journey, including 16 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child — for all parents.
• 8 hours of paid time off annually for employees to volunteer in their communities.

Training & development

J.P. Morgan offers employees extensive training and development opportunities, including continuous learning through training programs, mentorships, and networking. These resources are designed to support skill development and foster lasting connections at every stage of their careers.

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Career progression

They provide programs, tools, and experiences to help employees achieve career goals and reach their full potential. With career mobility across various business areas and geographic locations, employees can explore new paths and grow into leadership roles that align with their aspirations. J.P. Morgan is committed to supporting professional growth and helping employees chart their paths to success. 

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• jpmorganchase.com/careers/explore-opportunities/students-and-graduates
• jpmorganchase.com/careers/work-with-us#benefits
• jpmorganchase.com/careers/grow-with-us
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