Equity Research - Hardware & Payments - Associate or Vice President

Job Description
If you are passionate, curious and ready to make an impact, we are looking for you.
As an Associate or Vice President in the Hardware and Payments Equity Research Team you will have an interest in equities, markets, companies and thematic trends, and a passion for building expertise in the Hardware and Payments 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 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
• Maintain and update valuation models and databases
• Prepare materials for the regular publication of research reports, including data analysis and presentation
• Contribute to 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

• 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
• 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 conclusions

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
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.
Clients turn to our industry-leading Markets, Sales and Research team to offer clients unique market insights on sectors and companies, and actionable ideas using research to make well-informed investment decisions. Teams understand products across asset classes and help clients structure solutions that manage risk, enhance yield and solve complex financial problems.