Index Research Analyst

Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work in our team to partner with the Business to provide a comprehensive view.

As an Index Research Analyst within J.P. Morgan’s Global Research Center, you will be responsible for the ideation and management of market leading Fixed Income indices across various markets. You will work with both internal stakeholders and external clients, educating them on index products and their implications. Your role will also involve working across all stages of Index product development, managing Index oversight functions, and conducting research and analysis on index products.

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 Index product development process from conceptualization of 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 dissemination of accurate information.
• Manage Index oversight function through engagement with the Calculation Agent teams for daily monitoring of our indices & ensure product integrity is maintained.
• Put together research and analysis on index products to assist clients and teams globally.
  
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• 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 required.
• Understanding of fixed income concepts, bond math, financial products, analytics, and an awareness of market events.
• Strong interest in global and Indian financial markets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to explain complex or unfamiliar concepts in simple terms.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Any hands-on experience with programming and database packages would be a plus.
• Proficiency in the use of external databases including Bloomberg, Reuters is preferred.
  
  

Interested applicants could email their CV to Viquar Shaikh at: [email protected] .

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.

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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.