GRC Securitized Products Research Analyst

Job Title

Securitized Products Research Analyst

Short Description

Fixed Income Research Analyst– JPM Global Research Center

Posting Description

J.P. Morgan’s Global Research Center (GRC) was set up in Mumbai in August 2003 as an extension of the firm’s global equity research teams around the world. GRC has grown steadily and the team of analysts has expanded to provide coverage for the key sectors globally. Besides working with J.P. Morgan’s equity research teams, GRC Analysts are now engaged with other areas of public side research including fixed income research, strategy, derivatives, commodities, quant and indices.

Research is the foundation for everything we do for our clients. From up-to-the-minute original trade ideas, to longer-term thematic pieces that explain the financial markets in depth, our mission is to constantly offer new and original ways for investors to build value. In terms of global breadth and depth, and comprehensive expertise across disciplines and asset classes, J.P. Morgan is one of the world’s most highly respected research franchises.

Securitized Products Research team in GRC supports the North America structured finance research teams based in New York. The teams publish research on primary issuance, secondary trading, current developments and tracking performance (of credit issuing entity and underlying collateral) in asset backed securities, non-agency mortgage backed securities and commercial mortgage backed securities. Work includes developing and publishing weekly data-files, maintaining databases, producing quarterly performance trackers, updating pitch-books, addressing one-off client requests, writing commentary, as well as, contributing to sector handbooks and semi-annual market outlooks.

Job responsibilities:

1. Developing and preparing daily, weekly and monthly publications 
2. Assisting the onshore team with writing and data-files
3. Maintaining MS Access and Excel databases
4. Running the broadly distributed trackers and analytics
5. Consistently interacting with onshore teams and tracking market developments to pro-actively handle client request and research pieces

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

1. Strong programming skills are required, especially Python and R
2. Degree in computer science, statistics or mathematics is preferred
3. Knowledge of Excel/MS Access/SQL/VB macros is required
4. Keen interest in credit markets (especially structured finance)
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills
6. Analytical frame of mind with attention to detail
7. A strong motivation for learning and standardizing processes

Ideal candidates for this position would be dual-degree engineers/ economics postgraduates from reputed institutions. 

J.P. Morgan’s Global Research Center (GRC) provides a challenging work environment and excellent opportunities to learn and grow both at the GRC and in the Firm’s global network.

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. 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.