Portfolio Analyst, Associate

Job Description Job Description Join 55ip at the forefront of finance and technology, revolutionizing wealth management. Our team in Boston and Mumbai has developed a tax-smart investment strategy engine, promoting significant growth through partnerships with industry leaders like BlackRock and J.P. Morgan. With over 110 financial advisor firms managing $28 billion in assets using our platform, we're making a real impact. We are a diverse group of entrepreneurs, product experts, and customer advocates, united by our unique hustle and innovative spirit. As a newly-branded subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, we're seeking talented team members to help us set new industry standards. As a Portfolio Analyst within the Quant R&D team, you will work closely with quantitative researchers and developers to support the evolution of investment algorithms and refine research data, back-testing, simulation, and data visualization platforms. You will analyze trade suggestions, positioning, and risk metrics to ensure alignment with investment strategies, and you will be responsible for setting up, running, and monitoring historical and forward-looking simulations. You will also create reports using Excel, Tableau, and other tools, provide Quant L1 support, and investigate datasets for new or existing algorithms. Your role will involve collaboration with product management and technology teams, participation in governance practices, and documentation of operational procedures. 55ip's Quant R&D team is looking for a professional to provide support to the R&D team testing and operational needs. The ideal candidate can understand market and portfolio data and investigate investment outcomes. Ensure that portfolios are positioned in accordance with investment strategies and views, and organizational and infrastructure capabilities are in place to support the portfolio management process. The candidate will be motivated, a problem solver, and an effective team player looking to make an impact. Job Responsibilities - Work with quantitative researchers and developers to support the evolution of its investment algorithms and the refinement of the research data, back-testing, simulation, and data visualization platforms. - Analyze trade suggestions, positioning, risk metrics, etc. to ensure alignment with investment thesis and process, and recognize, evaluate, and reconcile any results that are inconsistent with strategy objectives. - Setup, run and monitor historical & forward-looking simulations. - Create reports using Excel, Tableau, and other tools. - Provide Quant L1 support to execute requests & investigate questions/issues originating from trade operations and/or investment teams - Investigate datasets for use in new or existing algorithms. - Work closely with product management and technology teams. - Participate in governance practices to monitor and refine investment methodologies. - Take part in agile methodology & rituals - Use JIRA to manage & assignment work items and issues, fully document operational procedures, processes, and workflows Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills - Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/economics - Interest in pursuing CFA and/or FRM - Working knowledge in PowerPoint, Word and Excel - Passion for financial markets and the investment management process. - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Strong attention to detail with the ability to conceptualize and learn complex financial data. - Ability to work on multiple tasks and under pressure while handling large workloads and short timelines. - Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management. - Team Player with a strong work ethic and a diligent, responsible personality. - Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment. - Excellent written and verbal communications skills. - Knowledge of basic statistics, strong Excel skills and quantitative capabilities. - Capable of investigating issues data using SQL. - Ability to work with basic Python and statistics. - Candidate should be collaborative and thrives on challenge in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - The highest degree of integrity, motivation, and intellectual curiosity Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills - Familiarity with tools such as BarraOne, Factset, Bloomberg is a plus. About Us JPMorganChase, 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 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. About The Team J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.