Frontier Markets Fixed Income Strategist — Global Lead Coverage

JP Morgan Chase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking an Executive Director to lead Frontier Markets Fixed Income Strategy within the Emerging Markets Fixed Income Strategy team. You will spearhead coverage across frontier markets, develop and communicate actionable views on sovereign credit, FX, and local rates, and collaborate with economists, strategists, and traders to translate macro perspectives into market insights.

In this senior role you will engage directly with institutional investors and external officials,

Qualifications

• Extensive frontier or EM strategy experience.
• Knowledge of frontier economies (Africa, MENA, CIS).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with balance of payments, debt sustainability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to engage senior investors and stakeholders.
• Advanced degree in Economics, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead coverage of frontier fixed income markets across assigned countries.
• Develop and publish actionable trade recommendations.
• Build and enhance models for FX valuation and rates/credit spread analysis.
• Contribute to thematic and strategic research with macro output.
• Collaborate with economists and strategists to translate macro views into research.
• Engage external clients including real-money investors and officials; support Sales & Trading.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, conferences, and media engagements.
• Mentor junior strategists and strengthen analytical standards.
• Contribute to the team's standing in external investor surveys.

Skills

Frontier markets strategy

Macro research

Quantitative analysis

Investor engagement

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in Economics/Finance

Job description

JPMorgan Chase is seeking an Executive Director to lead Frontier Markets Fixed Income Strategy within the Emerging Markets Fixed Income Strategy team. You will spearhead coverage across frontier markets, develop and communicate actionable views on sovereign credit, FX, and local rates, and collaborate with economists, strategists, and traders to translate macro perspectives into market insights.

In this senior role you will engage directly with institutional investors and external officials,