CIB Research – Global Index Research Group – Associate

JPMorgan Chase • New York, NY

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree