Research - Healthcare - Executive Director, Australia

JP Morgan Chase & Co; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is looking for an Executive Director in healthcare research to lead valuation work and provide industry-leading insights. This role involves extensive client interaction and requires 10-15 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have robust analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences. Join us in a dynamic environment focused on achieving top-tier results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years experience in a research role within investment banking.
• In-depth understanding of the Healthcare sector and asset classes.
• Strong presentation skills with an ability to create impactful communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform ground-breaking valuation work across diverse asset classes.
• Recognize critical data points to assist clients.
• Oversee the modeling work of junior staff.

Skills

Market analysis

Valuation modeling

Client communication

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Job description

Research - Healthcare - Executive Director, Australia

Forming part of J.P. Morgan's Global Equity Research Team, the Australia Equity Research Team covers around 180 Australian and New Zealand listed companies across all major industry groups. This is enhanced by specialist staff who provide equity strategy, financial database, ESG, quantitative and economic expertise. Equity research products (fundamental analysis, thematic pieces, working models, etc) are produced, published and distributed globally to institutional clients. Bespoke research and corporate access also form part of the overall equity research product offering.

Job Summary

The role sits within the front office and will be working in a dynamic environment. You will partner closely with various internal parties and provide up to date, industry leading research. Your days will be filled analyzing data and building models to assist clients from across the sector. You'll be able to recognise critical data points, analytical concepts and come to a logical conclusion within the modeling/valuation process.

Job Responsibilities

• Create/perform ground-breaking and thought-provoking valuation work across a range of asset classes and for different investor classes; produce cross-asset class work in collaboration with peers.
• Distinguish whether or not news/data is already priced into a security. Make a call with conviction even in the face of changing conditions or conflicting pressures
• Call trends before competitors, be a sounding board for top clients or traders.
• Be recognized as the expert in your field and a market leader for information such that you are able to change the course of the Street's thinking
• Conceptualise and design new modeling paradigms or model-based frameworks for particular markets and market opportunities.
• Oversee and drive the modeling work of junior people (including directing the team on how to allocate their modeling time)
• Be accessible and proactive with clients and their needs. Provide outstanding internal sales and trading coverage.
• Complete models with an intense resolve so as to avoid missing any market or timing opportunities
• Communicate your team's ideas with a persuasive curve to internal and external parties; tailor your communications by client need/type
• Understands firm's approach and policies for managing risks in relevant business and applicable legal and regulatory rules, and follows policies
• Build foundation of trust with clients/internal parties by demonstrating an understanding of their needs, clearly articulating ideas
• Prepare presentation materials and participating in deal pitches
• Selling the whole firm, offering clients the full array of our product offerings. In-depth understanding of the spectrum of the firm's research platform and products

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Minimum 10-15 years experience gained within a Research role in an investment banking environment
• Ability to discuss in detail your knowledge of the current market (including trends) for the Healthcare sector
• Ability to discuss in detail your understanding of the implications of news on a variety of asset classes and for different classes of investors.
• Ability to discuss in detail your understanding of how to create new analytical approaches and devise new frameworks for seeking out market opportunities.
• Ability to tailor high quality comments/communications to particular audiences (external clients, traders, salespeople) and to hook them into your work.
• Demonstrable written and spoken presentation skills such that presentations have maximum impact on audience.
• Ability to discuss in detail your understanding of how to build a strong talent pipeline; identifies and works to retain strong performers.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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.