JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Hiring for Index Research – Analytics at Mumbai, Maharashtra Full Time

J.P. Morgan’s Global Research Center (GRC) in Mumbai was set up in August, 2003 as an extension of the Firm’s Global Equity Research teams around the world. Besides working with JP Morgan’s Equity Research teams, the analysts and associates in GRC are now engaged with other areas of public side research including Credit Research, Economics, Strategy, Credit Derivatives and Fixed Income Bond indices.

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 caters to large institutional asset managers and hedge funds, central banks, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds.

We seek a candidate who has an aptitude for fixed income markets and is passionate about workflows and data analysis. The individual is expected to achieve a firm grasp of index products and function as the primary point of contact in the time zone. Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical.

Ideal candidates for these positions would be Engineering graduates who have a keen interest in the financial markets and business, with some experience in the financial services and aspirations to build a career in the domain.

Job Responsibilities

As part of the Asia franchise, the candidate would 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 closely with internal commercialization teams to onboard new index clients, understand client requirements and provide viable benchmark solutions.

Assist in Index product development process through partnership with technology, operations and data vendors.

Participate in team publishing and reporting initiatives including thematic publications, monthly attribution, performance monitors and ad-hoc notes.

Ability to articulate ideas and thought processes to a global audience including team management and clients.

Manage functional oversight and engagement with the calculating agent team that manages the day-to-day operations for thousands of our indices in order to maintain product integrity.

Managing multiple high profile deliveries through effective project management, supporting the plan and execution, collaborating with internal/external subject matter experts and product owners.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Superb organizational skills, decisive priority management, strong teamwork ethic, ability to think locally & execute globally with high social awareness.

Clear, logical thinker with strong quantitative problem solving abilities.

Understanding of fixed income concepts, bond math, financial products, analytics, and an awareness of market events.

Good communication skills (both written and verbal). Experience interfacing with clients is a plus.

Ability to articulate ideas and thought processes to a global audience including team management and clients.

Familiarity with Market Data platforms such as Bloomberg, Reuters would be a nice to have.

An exposure and interest in programing languages, preferably Python, would be a plus as would an experience with SQL & databases.

CFA would be an added advantage.

Interested applicants could email their CV to Viquar Shaikh at: viquar.shaikh@jpmorgan.com .

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.