Asset Management - Securitized Credit Research Analyst - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Research Analyst in the Securitized Credit team, where you will leverage your expertise in securitized credit to conduct in-depth research and enhance investment performance. This role offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of financial assets, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative analysis to drive strategic investment decisions. Collaborate with seasoned professionals and contribute to a team that values thorough research and innovative thinking. If you have a passion for financial markets and a knack for data analysis, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in securitized credit across sub-sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on investment performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sector and issuer due diligence for investment recommendations.
• Monitor market trends to identify investment opportunities.

Skills

Securitized Credit Experience

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Investment Research

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Intex

Trepp

Job description

The Global Fixed Income Currency and Commodities team (GFICC) at J.P. Morgan Asset Management is one of the world’s deepest and best-resourced fixed income managers, with expertise across all major fixed income sectors, including niche markets.Every investment decision in our fixed income solutions is underpinned by the proprietary research of a globally integrated team of sector specialists. Our shared research language, combining fundamental, quantitative valuation and technical inputs, facilitates the comparison of ideas across sectors and geographies.Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commoditiesmanages a broad range of strategies, through funds and/or separate accounts, including broad market, long duration, stable value, intermediate high yield, emerging market debt, short and ultra-short duration, global bonds, structured products, mortgages and tax-aware strategies.The Securitized Credit Research team within Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities is responsible for fundamental investment research and analysis across $80+bn in securitized credit AUM across the spectrum of the securitized credit assets, including ABS, CMBS, non-agency RMBS, and CLOs.

As a Research Analyst on the Securitized Credit team, you will conduct fundamental research and drive investment performance across the various securitized credit sectors for GFICC’s strategies using both quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough sector and issuer due diligence, tracking trends, performance, and macroeconomic drivers to formulate investment recommendations for sectors and individual securities
• Formulate buy/sell recommendations in both new issue and secondary markets and effectively communicate them to the broader investor community, including through written credit opinions
• Actively monitor market themes and sector trends to identify investment opportunities
• Conduct surveillance and monitoring to identify risks to holdings while also enhancing surveillance tools and processes
• Develop models to enhance investment analysis and forecast performance for consumer or real-estate related assets
• Aggregate and analyze large sets of data to develop and test investment opinions
• Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external participants, including portfolio managers, investment specialists, issuers, rating agencies, and broker-dealers

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Minimum of 3 years of securitized credit experience across one or more sub-sectors
• Knowledge of one or more securitized sectors including ABS, CMBS, RMBS and CLO
• Knowledge of Intex and/or Trepp
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate concisely under typically stringent time constraints
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Programming skills are a plus
• Ideal experience as a research analyst, portfolio manager, banker, structurer, or trader