Index Research

Job Description
DESCRIPTION:
Duties: Analyze numerous index families globally, as well as passive assets linked to those indices such as ETFs, Delta One products, etc., to develop complex actionable strategies around index events. Assess potential index rebalancing changes and calculate expected imbalances. Handle time-sensitive requests involving data gathering, advanced data analysis, presentation of results, along with providing written summaries for internal and external circulation. Develop and implement innovative opportunistic and/or tactical asset strategies for various exposures to domestic and international equity market, fixed income, and derivatives instruments. Responsible for creating index/passive strategy content and driving client interactions. Generate period publications with customized analysis for clients. Participate in producing various screens research papers and daily/weekly publications targeting clients. This position requires up to 10% domestic travel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum education and experience required: Master's degree in Financial Mathematics, Finance, Mathematics, or related field of study plus 3 years of experience in the job offered or as Index Research Analyst, Quantitative and Derivatives Strategist, or related occupation. The employer will alternatively accept a PhD in Financial Mathematics, Finance, Mathematics, or related field of study plus 1 year of experience in the job offered or as Index Research Analyst, Quantitative and Derivatives Strategist, or related occupation.
Skills Required: Requires experience in the following: building and maintaining Excel Macros; utilizing statistical functions in Excel to handle large sets of data; using Excel API addins; charting in Excel; using pivot tables in Excel; VBA coding; analyzing tradeable delta one financial market instruments including Indices and Futures; publishing quantitative investment research and strategies for Asian equities; Python coding in index rebalance analysis; performing statistical modeling with equity market instruments including Stocks, options, futures, and ETFs; FTP site management; Factset; Bloomberg; SQL; R; Tableau; applying index methodologies for the MSCI, S&P, FTSE, and Russell index families.
Job Location: 383 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10179. This position requires up to 10% domestic travel. Telecommuting permitted up to 20% of the week.
Full-Time. Salary: $215,000 - $215,000 per year.
About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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.
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JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.