Global Research - US Interest Rate Derivatives Strategy – Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•New York, NY

About The Position

As an Associate on the US Interest Rate Derivatives Strategy team within the Commercial & Investment Bank’s research department, you will generate impactful research, develop trading strategies, and interact with a diverse set of institutional clients. This fast-paced, intellectually stimulating role offers the opportunity to work alongside top-ranked strategists and contribute to the team’s continued success in the Fixed Income Derivatives markets.

Requirements

Degree in Finance/Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Quantitative Sciences, or similar discipline
Excellent quantitative skills; experience with financial modeling
Strong programming skills in a language such as Python or MATLAB
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to multi-task and collaborate within a team environment
Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Familiarity with economic datasets and experience navigating databases through interfaces like Bloomberg

Nice To Haves

Mastery of Microsoft Office suite
Familiarity with derivatives and fixed income markets
Experience working with institutional clients in a research or strategy capacity
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a high sense of urgency

Responsibilities

Write and produce regular research reports, including flagship publications and special topic notes
Liaise with economists and strategists to formulate forecasts and market views
Build new analytical frameworks and datasets, and maintain or improve existing ones
Conduct research into innovative and market-relevant topics in US fixed income derivatives
Interact with internal sales and trading teams and external institutional clients to fulfill requests and deliver research views