PricingDirect - Securities Valuation - Analyst

Job Description
The PricingDirect Analyst role in is a demanding position requiring a knowledgeable derivative and/or fixed income professional capable of performing complex financial assignments, including quantitative and information/data analysis, requiring self-motivated problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.
• Daily generation of security valuations for multiple market closes, entailing start-to-end responsibilities. This includes market data collection and analysis, price generation, quality control, and client feedback.
• Examine and develop new areas of product growth through independent self-guided research, interactions with clients, J.P. Morgan trading desks, research professionals, and technology teams.
• Address all client concerns on a daily basis with emphasis on providing first-class service and quality.
• Continuously improve product and service quality through daily market surveillance, communication with market participant, data and financial analysis, enhancing process controls, and ensuring data quality.
• Develop and maintain regular contact with trading desks, research, and market participants.
• Perform in-depth analysis on an individual security or portfolio of securities and explain nuances to colleagues and clients.
Job Responsibilities
• Firm understanding of the principles of finance, derivative and/or fixed income securities, business operations, and mathematical and/or statistical modeling, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Ability to collect and analyze large amounts of market information, extract its essence and incorporate the findings into valuation matrix and processes.
• Strong user of Excel with Python coding experience with practical exposure to ML/AI packages
• Exposure to databases and/or various programming languages preferred.
• Creative problem solver with ability to perform well under pressure.
• Detail oriented, with a highly disciplined approach to process and quality control.
• Ability to learn quickly, multi-task and self-manage priorities.
• Excellent client communications skills. • Strong team player.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
• Bachelor's degree or higher, ideally in Finance or a related field of study such as Physics, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics or Data Science
• Knowledge of fixed income and/or derivatives products and pricing.
• Experience in programming language such as Python, VBA, Perl, java, C/C++, SQL.
• Proficiency in Excel and high aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Clear, logical thinker with strong quantitative abilities.
• Effective communication skills to interact with traders, research, and clients.
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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
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.