JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Hiring For CIB R&A FIXED INCOME STRUCTURING ASSOCIATE at Full Time

Fixed income, Structuring & Trading Team

J.P. Morgan’s Markets Group (part of CIB Research & Analytics) in Mumbai was set up in 2013 as an extension of the Firm’s global markets teams around the world. The groups under CIB R&A provide in-depth knowledge that is behind our Investment Banking, Structuring, Sales & Trading and Research businesses around the globe. Markets Group is a fast growing team covering multiple asset classes across geographies. The teams under this umbrella work closely with the trading, sales and structuring teams spread across various regions across the globe. The key responsibilities of the team include back testing and analysis of new proprietary strategies, market research, pricing ,generating product rationale, making marketing material and legal documents etc. The class of products includes Equities/Rates/FX/Alternatives/Commodities.

Key Responsibilities:
J.P. Morgan is one of the leading providers of investable indices to its clients. Candidates would play a key role in ideating, implementing and improvising new product strategies, building models in excel, back-testing of strategies using python, reconciling back-tests prepared in parallel.

Devise and provide pricing on derivative product structures using internal pricing models and help with post trade process like instrument creations, assist with booking, term sheet preparation.

Analyzing the research reports from various sources and generating trade ideas around those outlooks.

Combining the product knowledge with the market research and generating pitch books / factsheets which highlight why a particular product is suited for the current environment.

Compile periodic reports on key developments in the economy, interest rate and currency markets and providing customized market outlook based on internal market research reports.

Overall, the candidate will need to work closely with trading and sales teams in Asia-Pacific and/or London and/or New York and will need to be proactive to improve desk efficiencies, access and learn J. P. Morgan’s highly sophisticated solutions. The premise of the work is to come up with ideas for identifying and using latent market opportunities to cater to needs of clients and customize the risk return profile as per their needs.

Essential Skills:
Knowledge of MS Excel and any object oriented programming language (specifically Python)

Basic knowledge of derivatives – indices, futures and options

Basic knowledge of Equities, FX, Rates and Commodities

Advanced user of MS Office suite, including Word and PowerPoint

Close attention to detail and ability to work at very high standards of precision

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

VBA and any programming language knowledge can be an advantage

Good communication and team skills in a multi-location set up

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.