Securitized Products Group - CMBS Strategy - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Associate for the US CMBS Strategy team to shape insights and strategy for institutional investor clients. You will contribute to CMBS research and analytics across Agency and private label deals.

The role involves developing views grounded in real estate and CMBS fundamentals, market techs, and deal structuring, with responsibility for producing reports and client communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (required).
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills to interpret complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Write and produce regular research reports, including flagship publications and special topic notes
• Partner with economists and strategists to develop forecasts and communicate market views
• Build and enhance analytical frameworks and datasets to support strategic initiatives
• Engage internal sales and trading teams and external institutional clients to communicate research and respond to requests
• Contribute to trade idea generation using valuation frameworks and anticipated market catalysts
• Monitor market developments to keep analyses and viewpoints current and decision-useful

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Collaboration

Multitasking

Quantitative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Python

Excel

Job description

Join JPMorganChase’s US CMBS Strategy team as an Associate, where you’ll help shape insights and strategy for institutional investor clients. You will be part of the Commercial & Investment Bank’s research organization delivering analysis and analytics on commercial mortgage-backed securities.

Our coverage spans Agency CMBS (GSE and Ginnie Mae-guaranteed) and private label (non-Agency) CMBS. The role involves developing views grounded in commercial real estate and CMBS credit fundamentals, market technicals, and deal structuring.

Job responsibilities

• Write and produce regular research reports, including flagship publications and special topic notes
• Partner with economists and strategists to develop forecasts and communicate market views
• Build and enhance analytical frameworks and datasets to support strategic initiatives
• Engage internal sales and trading teams and external institutional clients to communicate research and respond to requests
• Contribute to trade idea generation using valuation frameworks and anticipated market catalysts
• Monitor market developments to keep analyses and viewpoints current and decision-useful

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and extract actionable insights
• Proficiency in Python and advanced Microsoft Excel for data analysis and workflow automation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to explain complex concepts clearly to varied audiences
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across partners (e.g., economists, strategists, sales & trading)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Intellectual curiosity, high sense of urgency, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 2–4 years of fixed income experience
• Specialization in economics, mathematics, engineering, or data science
• Familiarity with AI workflows and applied analytics methods
• Experience applying valuation frameworks and translating analysis into trade ideas