As a PricingDirect Securities Valuation Analyst on the Municipal Bond team, you will gain access to trading, research, analytics, and technology resources of JPMorgan Chase. You will be given the opportunity to combine financial concepts you learned with your technology skills in managing large volumes of data to develop accurate pricing models and processes. As an Analyst, you will leverage your product and market knowledge to identify growth areas and help lead projects. If you are results oriented, intellectually curious, in pursuit of excellence, and like working in a collaborative team environment where your contributions directly impact our business, you are encouraged to apply to be considered for this role.
Job responsibilities
- Daily generation of securities valuations for multiple market closes, entailing start-to-end ownership responsibilities. This includes market data collection and analysis, price generation, quality control, and client interaction.
- Examine and develop new areas of product growth through independent self-guided research, interactions with clients, JPMorgan trading desks, research professionals, and technology teams.
- Continuously improve product and service quality through daily market surveillance, communication with market participants, perform data and financial analysis, enhancing process controls, and ensuring data quality
- Perform in-depth analysis on an individual security or portfolio of securities and explain nuances to colleagues and clients
- Develop and maintain sophisticated statistical models
- Develop cutting-edge methodologies and infrastructure to increase accuracy and speed of valuations
- Address all client concerns daily with emphasis on providing first-class service and quality, whether it is via emails, calls or in-person meetings
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Master's degree or higher in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, or similar
- Firm understanding of principles of finance, mathematical and/or statistical modeling, fixed income and data science
- Previous experience working in derivative pricing and/or fixed income securities primarily Municipal Bonds
- Strong software development skills in Python, and high aptitude for learning new technologies
- Knowledge of Machine Learning, Statistical and Artificial Intelligence techniques
- Clear, logical thinker with strong quantitative abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment of real-time market pressures, remaining focused on client needs
- Proficiency in Excel, Machine Learning and/or practical experience working with python
- Excellent communication skills to interact with clients, portfolio managers, traders, research, and sales
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Detailed oriented, creative problem solver with ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and self-manage priorities
- Ability to build effective working relationships and interact comfortably with a wide spectrum of traders, research analysts, clients, and technologists
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
ABOUT THE TEAM
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
