Analyst – Global Index & Analytics Team Job at Mumbai Full Time

Analyst – Global Index & Analytics Team

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 Research Analytics & Data group is responsible for the production and management of analytics data, tools, and infrastructure that support our Research platform and all areas of the Emerging Markets Fixed Income business.

We are looking for a candidate with a natural aptitude for fixed income markets, instrument analytics, and is passionate about data workflows and analysis. Individuals with prior experience in investment banking technology or market data services, preferably with a track record in fixed income analysis, analytical reasoning, and regularly delivering under tight deadlines are encouraged to apply. The individual will take ownership of the analytics platform and function as the primary point of contact in the time zone. Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical.

Responsibilities

Market focus and Data Engineering:

• Coordinate and track the onboarding of new issues to our analytics coverage. Analyze market events and the likely impact on our data offering

• Maintain engagement with analytics clients on questions and enhancements to the data products. Act as a liaison to the commercialization team to ensure our offering and strategy aligns.

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

• Collaborate with existing subject matter experts and product owners in the task of data cataloguing, tagging, and establishing cleaning and ETL processes

Operations:

• Maintain security reference data and assist with migration to a centralized data repository

• Coordinating with operations support on a daily and monthly basis to ensure quality in the production of daily reports and fixed income analytics

• Act as the subject matter expert for reported calculation inaccuracies or system issues

• Coordinate with internal teams (back office operations, technology, front-office business lines etc.) to resolve operational issues with analytics production

Essential Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Credible understanding of financial market products. Knowledge/ experience in fixed income a plus

• Experience in Python, R or any other programing language. Experience with SQL and databases

• Problem-solving ability and general understanding of statistics

• Solid written and verbal communication skills; Detailed Oriented

• Bachelors degree preferably in Finance, Technology, or related disciplines

Desirable Skills / Experience (optional)

• Practical experience with J.P. Morgan analytical tools and operational infrastructure

• Familiarity with Market Data platforms such as Bloomberg, Reuters

• CFA level 1 or 2 would be an added advantage

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

Ideal candidates for these positions would be engineering graduates who have 1-3 years of experience on the technology side working the financial domain and have a keen interest in the financial markets and business.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.