Asset Management - Portfolio Analysis Group - Associate (Based in London)

Job description

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in asset and wealth management services. The Asset Management line of business serves institutional, ultra high net worth, high net worth and retail clients through its Global Investment Management and Global Wealth Management businesses. With client assets of $2.4 trillion and assets under management of $1.8 trillion, we are one of the largest asset and wealth managers in the world. (Assets as of June 30, 2015)

Global Investment Management

J.P. Morgan Asset Management (Investment Management) is a leading investment manager of choice for institutions, financial intermediaries and individual investors, worldwide. With a heritage of more than two centuries, a broad range of core and alternative strategies, and investment professionals operating in every major world market, we offer investment experience and insight that few other firms can match.

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Clear focus on managing client assets and delivering strong risk-adjusted returns

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Nearly 1,300 investment professionals providing strategies spanning the full spectrum of asset classes, including equity, fixed income, cash liquidity, currency, real estate, hedge funds and private equity

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Leadership positions in the U.S., U.K., Continental Europe, Asia, and Japan

J.P. Morgan Asset Management is the marketing name for the investment management businesses of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates worldwide.

Portfolio Analysis Group Associate
Role based in London

Summary
This role is within the Portfolio Analysis Group (PAG). The Portfolio Analysis Group is responsible for the provision of performance, attribution and risk analysis (ex post and ex ante) to both internal and external clients across EMEA

The successful applicant will be a self starter who can lead by example. There are significant evolutionary elements to the team and the services PAG provide on the journey towards analytics. We have great aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

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Taking responsibility and ownership for a set of Funds/Desks within the Equity space.

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BAU reporting weekly, monthly and quarterly of Performance, Contribution and Attribution Analysis

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Regular production and involvement in Investment Director Reviews for Strategies.

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Producing regular and adhoc analysis for Desks, CPM Team, CAM and Senior Management Investment Committee.

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Enhancing relationship with Desks and CPMs to improve PAG relationships

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Working with Desk and Tech team to test and implement enhancements and improvements to B-One

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Cover for other Analysts over periods of absence and training as appropriate

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Working at various levels on various projects to drive improvements in processes

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Writing and improving procedures

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Exposure to other areas of PAG as and when required on Projects and other work.

Desired profile

Skills & Experience Required

· Intellectual curiosity to evaluate portfolios (Performance and/or Risk)
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;An appetite for continuous improvement, automation and efficiency drives

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;A good understanding of performance measurement techniques

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;Knowledge and understanding of GIPS® and composite construction

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;IMC / CFA / CIPM would be advantageous

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;Knowledge of Attribution Systems (B-One would be advantageous)

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;Strong numeracy and statistical skills

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;Ability to work independently and under pressure

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;Must be highly organised and able to work to tight deadlines

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;Needs excellent attention to detail and a high degree of professionalism / initiative

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;Communication skills to deal with people at all levels

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;Confidence to say “no” when appropriate

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;Helpful and approachable

JPMorgan offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.

JPMorgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.