Multi-Asset Solutions is the investment engine of JPMAM’s Asset Management Solutions business. The team designs and manages a range of multi-asset class portfolios, drawing on its proprietary quantitative and qualitative research capabilities, strategy and security selection, asset allocation and risk-focused portfolio management expertise. Multi-Asset Solutions is uniquely positioned to integrate the breadth and depth of investment talent across asset classes, regions, and investment disciplines within JPMAM to deliver portfolio solutions.

The role of the Associate in Mumbai is to work with the multi asset Portfolio Managers in order to leverage and enhance their ability to arrive at asset allocation decisions. The incumbent will be expected to do a wide range of PM activities to support the ongoing investment process and help meet client requirements. This is a global role offering an opportunity to work with multi location teams working across asset classes

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing regular updates on performance, cash balance, positioning, market updates, etc. Building out risk, performance and attribution analytics. Conducting in-depth research on an asset class/region/country/sector/instrument.
• Assisting on Portfolio construction for new business opportunities. ESG monitoring, strategy changes, risk analysis and account specific implications for various strategies
• Performing sleeve comparisons by consolidating, reviewing and investigating any divergence between sleeves. Suggesting ideas around relative value trades and macro based strategic and tactical asset allocation.
• Assisting the PMs on presenting investment ideas and research to the clients. Producing backtests of trading strategies and time series analytics
• Performing custom analytics and research to address client requirements for specific analysis
• Automation of regular tasks and analytics. Assisting with other bespoke thematic Research requests or long-term strategic projects on the desk in line with business and client priorities
• Liaising with other teams to improve and enhance the core functions of the PM team.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Postgraduate degree in Management/ Engineering/ Math/ Economics from a top tier institute; CFA would be an added advantage
• Minimum 4 years of relevant industry experience in a data analytics/ quant oriented role supporting research, PM, strategy or product function
• Very high numerical skills and knowledge of financial markets. Hands on experience in VBA Macros or Python
• Strong Microsoft office skills (Word, Excel,Powerpoint)
• Good communication and team skills in a multi-location set up with an ability to influence in a global team
• Close attention to detail and ability to work to very high standards
• A strong motivation to learn and manage projects independently. Keen interest and passion for Capital Markets

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Knowledge of ESG space would be additive
• Well versed with Bloomberg and knowledge of ESG data preferably