CIB – Equity Research – Research Analyst (Industrial / Thematic Research) – Associate

Job Description

J.P. Morgan's award-winning global research team plays an important role across all businesses, asset classes and regions providing analysis in all sectors and markets in which the firm operates. Using an array of advanced tools, models and data our Research professionals offer clients original and actionable insights, reports, commentaries and strategies. Our team is committed to offering first-class research. It's what our clients expect from us and its core to our value proposition.

Key Responsibilities covered by these areas:

This role sits within the front office and will be working in a dynamic and busy trading floor environment. You will partner closely with various internal parties and provide up to date, industry leading research. Your days will be filled analyzing data and building models to assist clients from across the sector. You’ll be able to recognise critical data points, analytical concepts and come to a logical conclusion within the modeling/valuation process.

• Supporting the day to day client requests and needs
• Complete models with an intense resolve so as to avoid missing any market or timing opportunities
• Building upon your base knowledge to formulate well thought-out hypotheses; proactively building out a network of information sources which you incorporate into your analysis
• Incorporate historical numbers and sensible logic-based projections into the models; decipher irregularities
• Clearly articulate compelling arguments (with the appropriate spin) via the written word and oral presentations
• communicate your team's ideas with a persuasive curve to internal and external parties; tailor your communications by client need/type
• Contribute to furthering your franchise as a business by suggesting new approaches or ideas
• Understand drivers of relevant markets and establish a high degree of competence with clients
• Understands firm's approach and policies for managing risks in relevant business and applicable legal and regulatory rules, and follows policies
• Build foundation of trust with clients/internal parties by demonstrating an understanding of their needs, clearly articulating desk ideas, and being responsive
• Prepare presentation materials and participating in deal pitches

• Entrepreneurial drive with strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to write and communicate clearly in English and Chinese (Mandarin)
• Ability to thrive on the challenge of competitive pressures and remain focused on client needs
• Ability to interact comfortably with business clients and management
• Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently
• CPA, CFA or experience in macro / strategy team is preferred
• Experience analyzing big data is a plus