Asset and Wealth Management - CIO Multi-Asset - Analyst / Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in the UK seeks a Multi-Asset Analyst to support investment decisions within its Portfolio Management team. This role focuses on enhancing portfolio construction and risk management, using skills in Python programming and data analysis. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in financial markets, a strong analytical mindset, and excellent communication skills. This position involves collaboration with senior analysts and portfolio managers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in financial markets, preferably on the buy-side.
• Proficient programming skills in Python and experience with data analysis.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist portfolio managers with models and analytics for portfolio construction.
• Build financial models using programming skills with large datasets.
• Collaborate to integrate quantitative insights into investment strategies.
• Support risk models to evaluate portfolio exposures.

Skills

Financial markets knowledge

Programming in Python

Data analysis libraries (Pandas, NumPy)

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Strong analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in quantitative field

Job description

As a Multi-Asset Analyst / Associate, you will join a high performing and innovative Portfolio Management team within Wealth Management's Chief Investment Office Team (Private Bank CIO Team). In this role, you will be part of a group that combines traditional fundamental and macro-driven investment analysis with rigorous risk management to drive investment decisions. You will collaborate closely with fundamental analysts and portfolio managers, monitor the trade processes, and contribute investment and portfolio construction ideas for implementation within multi-asset client portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Assist portfolio managers in applying models and analytics to improve portfolio construction, evaluate risk exposures, and conduct performance attribution for global portfolios.
• Build and maintain financial models using programming skills (Python, R, or similar), working with large and complex datasets to uncover new market insights and trends. Contribute to the application of AI and machine learning techniques to enhance investment research and portfolio management.
• Collaborate with fundamental team members and senior quants to integrate quantitative insights into investment strategies. Clearly and effectively communicate quantitative concepts, findings, and actionable insights to portfolio managers and other investment professionals.
• Support the application of risk models to evaluate portfolio exposures and assist in risk management and investment decision-making across global markets.
• Maintain a consistent focus on compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in financial markets, preferably on the buy‑side or in investment management. Understanding of equity markets, fixed income, alternatives, financial theory, and risk models.
• Proficient programming skills in Python, including experience with data analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) and working with APIs.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, econometrics, machine learning, and/or AI techniques.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, etc.).
• Progress toward CFA designation is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset with intellectual curiosity, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, verbal, and written), with the ability to explain quantitative concepts to non‑quant colleagues.
• Clear passion for financial markets and investing.
• High‑level interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Effective multi‑tasking and prioritization capabilities.
• Ability to operate productively in a collaborative, fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of more than $3.5 trillion, over 315,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries. It operates across six business segments including Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Treasury & Securities Services, Asset & Wealth Management, Retail Financial Services and Card Services. The Global Wealth Management business offers individuals and families personalized, comprehensive financial solutions that integrate sophisticated investment management, capital markets, trust and banking capabilities. JPMorgan Private Bank was recognized in 2015 by Euromoney as the world’s best global private bank, with more than 1,800 client advisors in 120 offices in 11 countries. 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. J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry‑leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.