Asset Management – Emerging Markets & Asia Pacific (EMAP) Equities Investment Specialist – Associate

The Emerging Markets and Asia Pacific (EMAP) Equities team at J.P. Morgan Asset Management manages global regional and singlecountry EM and APAC equity portfolios supported by the Investment Specialist team across nine locations worldwide. With a broad geographic footprint and deep market expertise the team delivers disciplined researchdriven equity solutions across emerging markets and Asia Pacific.

As an Associate in our EMAP Investment Specialist team in Asia you will provide comprehensive support to deliver exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. The role blends daytoday inquiries with recurring client commitments while contributing to the innovation of client offerings and driving efficiencies within the team. You will collaborate closely with Investment Specialists in the US UK and India with a clear path toward progressing into a clientfacing Investment Specialist role.

The ideal candidate is taskoriented deadlinedriven and adaptable to shifting priorities. Success in this role requires effective coordination with colleagues across portfolio management sales performance client account management RFP client reporting product risk and compliance. This position offers the opportunity to be an integral part of a dynamic growing business alongside highcaliber investment professionals. Consistent high performance may lead to expanded responsibilities over time including direct clientfacing opportunities and involvement in product strategy development.

Location

• Hong Kong or Singapore

Job Responsibilities

• Respond to ad hoc client requests from sales teams with timely accurate followup.
• Support Senior Investment Specialists and drive proactive followups after meetings and roadshows.
• Coordinate highpriority client meetings and due diligence questionnaires owning materials and endtoend logistics.
• Write concise insightrich investment commentary for client reports.
• Develop compelling promotional materials (presentations sales aids).
• Build strong relationships with internal partners to expedite and resolve client and sales queries.
• Liaise with the RFP team on initial reviews of RFP documents and queries escalating to Investment Specialists as needed for timely resolution.
• Execute ad hoc projects to enhance presentations and reports and streamline processes.
• Progress to presenting EMAP strategies and market views to clients in meetings and seminars.

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• Bachelors Degree in Business or other related disciplines.
• 3 or more years of experience in Asset Management firms or Financial Institutions.
• Clientfocused mindset with experience managing client requests.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to interact confidently with colleagues at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Mandarin to support clients from Greater China.

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills

• CFA Charterholder or interest in pursuing the designation is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Spectrum apps (Performance View Portfolio Analytics Materials Library Fund View Client View) and Bloomberg is an advantage.
• Knowledge of JPMs pooled funds business.