Analyst US High Grade Strategy

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an analytical Markets Research Associate to conduct end-to-end analysis on US credit sectors, monitor market developments, and build quantitative models.

You will prepare publication-ready materials and client notes, collaborating with strategists and economists in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong econometric and Excel modeling skills, Python coding, and the ability to present insights under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in Research, Banking, or rigorous analytical role.
• Strong quantitative/econometric foundation and macro/market data familiarity.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; familiarity with AI-enabled tools.
• Coding skills to manipulate data in Python and related tools.
• Strong writing and presentation skills under time pressure.
• Excellent organizational and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with Bloomberg and market data conventions.
• Exposure to econometric/statistical techniques, ML or NLP in research.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery of time-sensitive research across US credit sectors and market developments.
• Conduct deep-dives on macro trends and their implications for spreads, ratings and capital structures.
• Build and maintain financial models; support risk, valuation, and relative value discussions.
• Write concise, client-ready notes and contribute to thematic research pieces.
• Present findings clearly, supporting market views in debates and client discussions.
• Monitor earnings and translate takeaways into credit views and strategy.
• Develop econometric models and forecasting frameworks for portfolios.
• Work with large datasets using Python to produce publication-ready charts and tables.
• Perform valuation and relative value analysis across issuers and structures.
• Contribute to automation and reproducibility of recurring publications and templates.
• Prepare Excel charts, Word documents, and PowerPoint materials for conferences and publications.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Econometrics

Excel modeling

Python programming

Writing & presentation

Organization & deadline discipline

Bloomberg familiarity

MS Office (PowerPoint)

Education

Master's degree in Economics/Finance/Math/Engineering

Tools

Python

Excel

Bloomberg

EViews

VBA

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Working end to end on multiple time sensitive deliverables which include day-to-day monitoring of US Credit-relevant sectors/issuers and market developments, staying on top of catalysts, flows, technicals, and fundamentals.


• Conducting detailed analyses and deep-dive research of key market trends which include assessing news, macro developments, and industry trends for implications to spreads, ratings, and capital structures.


• Build and maintain financial models and key credit/coverage metrics; use outputs to support strategy discussion on risk, valuation, and relative value.


• Write concise, client-ready research notes and contribute to broader thematic/sector pieces with timely market commentary.


• Present findings clearly (written and verbal) and support market and positioning views and perspectives in internal debates and client-facing conversations under time pressure.


• Monitor earnings and translate takeaways into a clear strategy/credit view


• Develop, maintain, and enhance quantitative/econometric models and frameworks for forecasting, scenario analysis, and market/policy interpretation relevant to Credit Portfolios.


• Manage, clean, and analyze large datasets using tools such as Python (and other research toolkits) to produce charts, tables, and publication-ready outputs.


• Perform valuation and relative value analysis across issuers, curves, and structures, with clear conclusions and actionable framing.


• Contribute to automation and process improvement, emphasizing data integrity and reproducibility across recurring publications and templates.


• Prepare Excel charts, Word documents, and PowerPoint materials for publications, client conferences, and recurring chart books/data visualizations and collaborate with strategists, economists, and global research teams; support investor events/webinars/conferences as needed.

Required qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• 1-3 years in Research, Banking, or another rigorous analytical role; strong interest in markets.


• Strong quantitative/econometric foundation (e.g., multiple regression) and comfort working with macro/market data.


• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; fluency with AI-enabled tools to accelerate analysis.


• Coding skills to manipulate data and perform statistical analysis using tools such as Python (plus Eviews/VBA where relevant).


• Strong writing and presentation skills; clear, concise communication under time pressure.


• Strong organization, prioritization, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a deadline-driven team.


• Proficiency with Bloomberg and familiarity with common financial market data sources/conventions (e.g., Bloomberg/Haver/CEIC).


• Experience with advanced econometric/statistical techniques, machine learning, and/or natural language processing for research workflows.


• Strong MS Office skills (Word/PowerPoint) and experience producing publication-quality materials.


• Master’s degree or above in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field from reputed institutions.