Analyst Asia Economics

JOB SUMMARY

Join J.P. Morgans Global Research Center (GRC) in Mumbai as an Economics Research this role you will support our global economics research platform analyzing macroeconomic and financial market trends across frontier and emerging markets. You will leverage advanced quantitative and econometric techniques manage large datasets and contribute to high-impact research publications for internal and external clients.

ABOUT US

J.P. Morgans Global Research Center (GRC) was set up in Mumbai in August 2003 as an extension of the firms global equity research teams around the world. GRC has grown steadily and the team of analysts has expanded to provide coverage for the key sectors globally.

The Commercial & Investment Bank Research & Analytics is an integrated specialist team covering Origination (Banking and Markets) Products (Securities Services and Treasury Services) Research Data Analytics and Strategy globally. We help global corporations institutions and organizations of all sizes grow their businesses by providing cutting edge analytics and solutions. This group provides you an opportunity to collaborate and work in a high paced global environment and develop a wide range of technical (financial analytical quantitative and coding) and interpersonal skills. Depending upon the function you are part of you will be making an impact in providing solutions to our Commercial & Investment Banking clients.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM :

This program is designed to equip you with essential technical and professional skills enabling you to build strong networks and establish a successful career with us. You will have opportunities to enhance your understanding of business and sharpen your professional skills. You will dive head-first into creating innovative solutions that make difference for our clients.

Job Responsibilities

Research and Analysis

• Analyze macroeconomic financial and policy drivers of various economies with a focus on emerging and frontier markets
• Develop maintain and enhance econometric and quantitative models for forecasting scenario analysis and policy evaluation
• Manage clean and analyze large and complex datasets using tools such as Eviews and Python to manipulate and analyze macroeconomic data producing charts tables and publications
• Find read and summarize information such as news articles academic research and data documentation
• Contribute to the automation and improvement of research processes ensuring data integrity and reproducibility

Storyboarding and Communication

• Prepare Excel charts Word documents and PowerPoint presentations for publications and meetings
• Regularly contribute to research publications including market commentary deep-dive reports and thematic studies
• Present research findings in a clear and compelling manner both in writing and verbally to internal stakeholders and external clients
• Compile chart books templates and data visualizations for weekly monthly and ad hoc publications
• Communicate and interact regularly with the team in Asia and other global teams

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with global research teams strategists and economists to formulate forecasts views and actionable insights
• Support the organization of investor events webinars and conferences
• Maintain relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Ability to contribute to writing research publications and responding to client questions

Market Intelligence

• Stay up to date with global macroeconomic developments regulatory changes and market events relevant to covered economies
• Monitor and synthesize market news academic research and data documentation to inform research and forecasts

Essential Skills

• Understanding of basic macroeconomics and statistical techniques such as multiple regression analysis
• Coding skills necessary to manipulate data and perform statistical analysis using tools like Eviews Python and VBA
• Reading comprehension to gather and summarize articles and information on economic topics
• Communication skills to describe research and forecasts verbally and in writing
• Strong quantitative and econometric skills with proven ability to analyze macro data and develop models (e.g. time-series analysis panel data forecasting techniques)
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
• Intellectual curiosity adaptability and a strong work ethic

Desirable Skills

• Experience with advanced econometric statistical machine learning and natural language processing techniques
• Familiarity with financial market data sources (e.g. Bloomberg Haver CEIC etc.) and market conventions
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks and policy analysis
• Experience organizing or supporting investor events and maintaining external relationships
• Additional language skills relevant to covered regions are a plus

Qualifications

• Masters degree or above in Economics Finance Mathematics Engineering or a related quantitative field from reputed institutions
• 2 years of experience in economic research macro policy analysis financial markets or a similar quantitative/analytical role (sell-side buy-side central bank or international organizations preferred)

Interested applicants could email their CV to Viquar Shaikh at: .