EMEA Equity Research - CEEMEA Banks - Associate

Job Description
If you are passionate, curious, and ready to make an impact, we are looking for you.
As an Equity Research Associate in the CEMEEA Banks Equity Research Team, you should have an interest in equities, markets, companies, and thematic trends, and a passion for building expertise in the Banks sector. Equity Research is part of J.P. Morgan's number 1 ranked Global Research franchise. Each team is grouped by sector expertise and aims to provide actionable ideas and thematic insights that empower our institutional clients to make well-informed and strategic investment decisions. We bring clarity to complex situations through extensive sector knowledge and a deep understanding of global markets.
You will be working within our top-ranked team under the mentorship and guidance of the senior analysts, developing thought-leading company, sector, and thematic reports, and delivering the team's stock and sector insights to our institutional clients. In addition to your direct team responsibilities, you will be part of a network of inquisitive, smart, and collaborative individuals who have gained significant responsibility and exposure at an early career stage. We provide extensive department-wide training and professional development to support career growth.
Job Responsibilities

• Work with senior colleagues in the team to provide thought-leadership to institutional clients with respect to the sector with potential for stock coverage based on candidate readiness
• Maintain and update valuation models and databases
• Prepare materials for the regular publication of research reports, including data analysis and presentation
• Contribute to the writing of research reports, including quarterly results alerts, stock reports, and thematic pieces
• Communicate with institutional investors and company representatives, as well as internal clients (Sales, Sales-Traders, and Traders)
• Stay abreast of company and industry developments

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Exposure to the financial or banking sector in some capacity
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; you can engage and influence partners and stakeholders
• Enthusiasm for a team-focused environment where each individual's insight and expertise is valued
• An analytical approach to building and maintaining financial models
• Strong numeracy skills
• Great attention to detail
• Strong interest in macroeconomic and political developments, Emerging Markets, as well as long-term structural drivers of change in the banking sector including technology and regulation
• Relationship-building skills - you should feel comfortable connecting with a wide range of individuals, have the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently both to colleagues and external clients, and possess a talent for distilling complex issues into specific conclusion

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong modelling skills, with the ability to forecast and a preferred understanding of bank regulations
• Background in finance, engineering, math, or computer science

This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.
About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.