Market - Fixed Income Derivatives Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description:

J.P. Morgan's Markets Group (part of CIB Research & Analytics) in Mumbai was set up in 2013 as an extension of the Firm's global markets teams around the world. The groups under CIB R&A provide in-depth knowledge that is behind our Investment Banking, Structuring, Sales & Trading, and Research businesses around the globe. Markets Group is a fast-growing team covering multiple asset classes across geographies. The teams under this umbrella work closely with the trading, sales, and structuring teams spread across various regions across the globe. The key responsibilities of the team include pricing, generating product rationale, making marketing material and legal documents, back testing and analysis of new proprietary strategies, and market research. The class of products includes Equity Derivatives / Rates / FX / Alternatives / Commodities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a sales team that focuses primarily on fixed income derivatives and structured investment products. Based on client requirements, determining suitable products and provide pricing on derivative structures using internal flow pricing models or by combining various option strategies for bespoke products, and help trade lifecycle process like instrument creation, assist with booking, note issuance process, term sheet preparation.
• Drive the process improvement and automation agenda for the sales team. Develop process automations for daily tasks using Python/VBA.
• Analyzing research reports from various sources and creating trade ideas by using macroeconomic drivers, optimizing payoffs, and generating strategies relevant for our client base.
• Combining the product knowledge with the market research and generating pitch books / factsheets which highlight why a particular product is suited for the current environment and back testing the results.
• Taking responsibility for post trade lifecycle events and assist with any client queries (settlements issues, lifecycle calculations, reconciliations, legal document checks).

Essential Skills:

• Strong knowledge of derivatives and greeks – indices, futures, and options
• Strong knowledge of Equities, Rates, FX, and Commodities
• Knowledge of VBA and any object-oriented programming language (specifically Python)
• Close attention to detail and ability to work at very high standards of precision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Good communication and team skills in a multi-location set up

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'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.