CIB Research - Global Index Research Group - Associate
J.P. Morgan
CIB Research – Global Index Research Group – Associate
Job Information
- Job Identification 210673546
- Job Category Associates
- Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank
- Posting Date 10/02/2025, 08:07 PM
- Locations 383 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10179, US
- Job Schedule Full time
- Base Pay/Salary New York,NY $150,000.00-$200,000.00
Job Description
Be part of J.P. Morgan’s Global Index Research Group, a central hub for fixed income indices and a thought leader in the indexing lifecycle. Help shape the future of index products and deliver impactful solutions to some of the world’s largest asset managers, insurance firms, and sovereign wealth funds.
As an Associate in the Global Index Research Group, you will help maintain and grow our global index business by developing new products, enhancing platforms, and identifying commercial opportunities. You’ll collaborate with teams across Sales & Trading, Banking, Technology, and Corporate functions to deliver innovative index solutions and support clients throughout their investment cycle. This front-office role involves product strategy, client engagement, market analysis, and operational oversight across a diverse range of asset classes, including fixed income, equity, and private markets.
Job responsibilities
- Maintain a deep understanding of equity and fixed income index products (public and private) to ensure product dependability and applicability.
- Source, analyze, and test data to define new product methodologies, factsheets, and marketing materials.
- Evaluate the performance of existing indices and analyze market trends to inform strategic decisions and identify areas for improvement.
- Collect, organize, and maintain large datasets; develop quantitative models to generate actionable insights.
- Create data visualizations and reports to communicate complex analytical findings to stakeholders.
- Educate internal and external clients on structural and tactical changes in index products and their market implications; facilitate discussions for new products.
- Manage multiple high-profile deliveries for new product launches or platform enhancements, ensuring effective planning and execution.
- Engage in client interaction, data analysis, and problem-solving; conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
- Oversee operational aspects of managing thousands of indices to maintain product integrity.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or a related STEM field.
- At least 1 year of work experience in finance, with exposure to large data sets related to equity research, indexing, or fundamental research.
- Knowledge and experience in statistical modeling, time series, stochastic calculus, probability theory, and numerical methods.
- Programming skills in Python (or similar) and AI/ML modeling.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience interfacing with clients.
- Experience with data science, data management, and data visualization tools and techniques.
- Superb organizational skills, decisive priority management, strong teamwork ethic, and ability to execute globally.
- Clear, logical thinker with strong quantitative problem-solving abilities.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Understanding of fixed income concepts, bond math, financial products, analytics, and awareness of market events.
- Experience with private markets, portfolio construction, or fixed income/equity strategy roles.
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with AI/modeling tools.
- Experience in client engagement and relationship management.
About Us
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
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