FinTech Research Director: Senior Analyst Lead

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the UK is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to lead private company coverage in fintech and payments. The role requires building models, writing notes, presenting insights to investors, and shaping competitive intelligence.

You will collaborate with industry experts, management teams and internal clients, and mentor junior analysts. The successful candidate will have senior-level experience in financial services or fintech, excellent communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Extensive sell-side or buy-side equity/credit research experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interest in emerging technologies and fintech.
• Proven track record of building relationships with investors and management.
• Experience in Financial Services/Technology/Payments industry.
• Advanced proficiency with analytical tools (Excel, Python, Bloomberg).

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental company and industry research using diverse sources.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and business models.
• Build and maintain models to track dynamics.
• Write research notes on covered companies and sectors.
• Develop relationships with clients, experts, and management teams.
• Coach and train junior analysts.

Skills

Sell-side research

Buy-side research

Communication skills

Emerging technologies

Investor relations

Financial services experience

Python

Excel

Bloomberg

Education

Bachelor's or master's in finance or related field

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Python (pandas)

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the UK is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to lead private company coverage in fintech and payments. The role requires building models, writing notes, presenting insights to investors, and shaping competitive intelligence.

You will collaborate with industry experts, management teams and internal clients, and mentor junior analysts. The successful candidate will have senior-level experience in financial services or fintech, excellent communication, and the ability to