Asset Management: Opening Market Insights Research Analyst - Associate

The Firm

J.P. Morgan is a leader in investment banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. We serve millions of customers, predominantly in the U.S., and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients. Through continued investments, business initiatives and philanthropic commitments, we aim to help our employees, customers, clients, and communities grow and thrive.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management provides investment expertise across a broad range of asset classes, including equity, fixed income, alternative investments, and cash management. Benefiting from a long and well-established heritage, J.P. Morgan Asset Management manages investments, conducts research and serves clients worldwide, including brokers and financial intermediaries, employee benefit plans, endowment and foundations, insurance companies and sovereign wealth funds.

The Team

The Global Market Insights Strategy Team provides macroeconomic and capital markets insights and research to institutional investors, financial advisors, and their clients to help them make informed investment decisions. The team strives to simplify the complex in the global economy and markets through our industry-leading publication, the Guide to the Markets as well as speeches, webcasts, podcasts, blogs and other forms of communication.

The Role

A Market Insights Research Analyst is responsible for supporting our Global Market Strategists in conducting macroeconomic and capital market research. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate their passion for macroeconomics and financial markets through a combination of their work experience, academic background and extracurricular activities. A particular emphasis will be placed on a strong passion for the Canadian political landscape, economy and capital markets, along with superior verbal and written communication skills. The candidate must take initiative to assume responsibility for the tasks outlined below and possess the skills to execute these tasks independently with keen attention to quality and detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research focused on Canada.

  • Own responsibility for the monthly production of the Canada Economic & Market Update, the Canadian supplement to the U.S. Guide to the Markets, in both English and Canadian French. 

  • Own responsibility for a weekly Canada economic brief, with commentary focused on data releases, currency and commodities, relevant political updates and local market performance.

• Conduct research on broader global economy and capital markets.

  • Author the Weekly Market Recap, highlighting key market and economic developments and tying them to the team’s broader views.

  • Assist in daily production of the U.S. Guide to the Markets, with a focus on the Investing Principles content.

• Present team outlook on global economy and capital markets.

  • Provide written responses to questions from clients and the sales force in a timely fashion.

  • Present the Canada Economic and Market Update and U.S. Guide to the Markets to an internal audience.

  • Record short-form videos for social media on key economic releases in both English and Canadian French.

• Support Global Market Strategists on specific research initiatives.

  • Work closely with the lead Global Market Strategist for Canada. 

  • Leverage team views to conduct own independent research and analysis. 

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Canadian French.

• Three years of work experience in financial services preferred. 

• A demonstrated passion for economics and financial markets.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and style.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Bloomberg, FactSet or other commonly used data sources.

• Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance or related major. Liberal arts majors considered.

• CFA candidate or desire to pursue advanced degree/designation is preferred.