Asset Management - Equity Research Analyst Payments and Business Services - Associate

At J.P. Morgan Asset Management, we provide equity solutions to many of the world’s largest pension plans, sovereign wealth funds and central banks. The cornerstone of our approach to equity investing is our dedication to in-house research. Our on-the-ground presence in key markets, combined with structured collaboration across regions and sectors, allows us to identify, share and compare ideas around the globe. Our equity investment processes are founded on tried and tested investment philosophies, consistently applied, within a robust risk management framework. We provide equity strategies across regions, sectors, styles and the market cap spectrum.

 

Role Summary

As a Research Associate in the Equity Research Department at JP Morgan Asset Management you will support a Senior Research Analyst in their efforts to analyze companies and generate positive investment performance.  This particular opening is focused on the Payments and Business Services which consists of 30 companies under current coverage.   A successful Research Associate is self-motivated, intellectually curious, demonstrates analytical aptitude and attention to detail, and has a strong interest in investing.   

 

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct a wide variety of research projects to aid in the investment process, including building financial models and industry frameworks as well as company/industry-specific ad hoc projects.  
• Provide data and analysis to assist in the management of regional and global analyst funds

 

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• 3+ years of experience covering Payments and Business Services 
• Strong analytical skills, high aptitude for numbers; ability to identify trends through numerical analysis
• Intellectual curiosity 
• Passion for and interest in investing

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Coding experience with VBA is preferred